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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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Was magnified (εμεγαλυνετο). Imperfect passive. To make great. It was a notable victory over the powers of evil in Ephesus.
19th Century
Anglican
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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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. …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this was known to all the Jews These men being Jews: and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: for though it was done…
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