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Not a Magic Word
Commentators stress that this event proved the name of Jesus is not a magical charm to be used lightly. The severe consequences for the impostors demonstrated that invoking Jesus' name without genuine faith is perilous. This led people to hold His name in much higher honor, recognizing its true power and holiness.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:17
18th Century
Theologian
The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. It acquired increasing honour. This event showed that the miracles Paul performed in the name of the Lord…
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:17
Was magnified (εμεγαλυνετο). Imperfect passive. To make great. It was a notable victory over the powers of evil in Ephesus.
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:17
19th Century
Bishop
Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.—The event just narrated had shown that the sacred Name stood on an en…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:17
News of what happened spread quickly throughout Ephesus. All who heard were overcome by reverential fear and held the name of Jesus in high honor. …
John Calvin
On Acts 19:17
16th Century
Theologian
There came fear. The fruit of that vengeance, which God brought upon those who wickedly abused the name of Christ, is this: that they were…
John Gill
On Acts 19:17
17th Century
Pastor
And this was known to all the Jews
These men being Jews: and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: for though it was done…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:13–20
17th Century
Minister
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 …