Acts 19 · Verse 17

Acts 19:17

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Acts 19:17, King James Version

Acts 19:17 in other translations

BSB	This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
WEB	This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived at Ephesus. Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
ASV	And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
YLT	and this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who are dwelling at Ephesus, and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified,
DARBY	And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who inhabited Ephesus, and fear fell upon all of them, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
BBE	And this came to the ears of all those, Jews and Greeks, who were living at Ephesus; and fear came on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was made great.
Webster	And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

What does Acts 19:17 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 19:14-17

14-17. seven sons of ... Sceva ... chief of the priests--head, possibly, of one of the twenty-four courts.

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Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. Acquired increasing honour. The transaction showed that the miracles performed in the name of the Lord Jesus, by Paul, were real, and were wrought in attestation of the truth of the doctrine which he taught. Impostors could not work such miracles; and they who pretended to be able to do it only exposed themselves to the rage of the evil spirits. It was thus shown that there was a real, vital difference between Paul and these impostors; and their failure only served to extend his reputation and the power of the gospel.

(a) "fear fell" Lk 1:65, Acts 2:43, 5:5,11

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 17 The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified - They saw that there was a sovereign power in the name of Jesus, which could not be imitated by these lying exorcists: they therefore reverenced this name, and despised those pretenders. Exorcisms or adjurations of evil spirits were very frequent in the primitive Church: the name of Jesus was that alone which was used. The primitive fathers speak strong and decisive words concerning the power of this name; and how demons were tormented and expelled by it, not only from individuals, but from the temples themselves. Exorcists formed a distinct class an the Church; hence we read of presbyters, deacons, exorcists, lectors, and door-keepers. The adjuration was commonly used over the catechumens, before they were admitted to baptism. Gregory of Nazianzen, and Cyril of Jerusalem speak much of this rite. See my Succession of Sacred Literature, under Cyril, and Gregory Nazianzen; and see Suicer, under εξορκισμος.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 19:13-20

It was common, especially among the Jews, for persons to profess or to try to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think to resist him by the using of Christ's name, or his works, as a spell or charm, Satan will prevail against us. Where there is true sorrow for sin, there will be free confession of sin to God in every prayer and to man whom we have…

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Acts 19:17 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

τοῦτοtoutoThisG3778

δὲdenowG1161

ἐγένετοegenetobecameG1096

γνωστὸνgnōstonknownG1110

πᾶσινpasinto allG3956

ἸουδαίοιςIoudaioisJewsG2453

τεtebothG5037

καὶkaialsoG2532

ἝλλησινHellēsinto GreeksG1672

τοῖςtoiswhoG3588

κατοικοῦσινkatoikousininhabitingG2730

τὴνtēn<the>G3588

ἜφεσονEphesonEphesusG2181

καὶkaiandG2532

ἐπέπεσενepepesenfellG1968

φόβοςphobosfearG5401

ἐπὶepiuponG1909

πάνταςpantasallG3956

αὐτούς,autousthemG846

καὶkaiandG2532

ἐμεγαλύνετοemegalunetowas being magnifiedG3170

τὸtotheG3588

ὄνομαonomanameG3686

τοῦtouof theG3588

κυρίουkuriouLordG2962

Ἰησοῦ,IēsouJesus,G2424

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Cross references for Acts 19:17

2 Thessalonians 1:12
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Acts 13:12
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Acts 5:5
And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Revelation 5:12-14
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Hebrews 2:8-9
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
2 Samuel 6:9
And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and said, How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?
Acts 18:19
And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
Psalms 64:9
And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

all.
10
and fear.
2:43; 5:5,11,13; 13:12; Le 10:3; 1Sa 6:20; 2Sa 6:9; Ps 64:9; Lu 1:65
Lu 7:16
the name.
Php 1:20; 2:9-11; 2Th 1:12; 3:1; Heb 2:8,9; Re 5:12-14

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Context

Acts 19:16
And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Acts 19:17
And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
Acts 19:18
And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

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Acts 19:17 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Y esto fué notorio á todos, así Judíos como Griegos, los que habitaban en Efeso: y cayó temor sobre todos ellos, y era ensalzado el nombre del Señor Jesús.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Et cela vint à la connaissance de tous ceux qui demeuraient à Éphèse, Juifs et Grecs; et ils furent tous saisis de crainte, et le nom du seigneur Jésus était magnifié.
German Elberfelder 1871	Dies aber wurde allen bekannt, sowohl Juden als Griechen, die zu Ephesus wohnten; und Furcht fiel auf sie alle, und der Name des Herrn Jesus wurde erhoben.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Hoc autem notum factum est omnibus Judæis, atque gentilibus qui habitabant Ephesi: et cecidit timor super omnes illos, et magnificabatur nomen Domini Jesu.