Acts 19:18

So mightily grew the word of God, and prevailed. Over conjuring books, conjurers themselves, yea, even the devils; the power of God going along with it, many were converted; which is meant by the…

Their deeds - Their actions; their evil course of life. The direct reference here is to the magical arts which had been used, but the word may also be designed to denote “iniquity” in general. They…

The preachers of the gospel were sent forth to carry on a war against Satan, and therein Christ went forth conquering and to conquer. The casting of evil spirits out of those that were possessed was…

And many that believed i.e. who had made a profession of their faith. It was clearly as yet but an imperfect faith. The Rev. Ver." had believed" is the more correct tense.

came, and confessed Came…