Acts 19:13

God's Word

Some Jews used to travel from place to place and force evil spirits out of people. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to force evil spirits out of those who were possessed. These Jews would say, “I order you ⌞to come out⌟ in the name of Jesus, whom Paul talks about.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:12

When you farm the ground, it will no longer yield its best for you. You will be a fugitive, a wanderer on the earth.”

Genesis 4:14

You have forced me off this land today. I have to hide from you and become a fugitive, a wanderer on the earth. Now anyone who finds me will kill me!”

1 Kings 22:16

The king asked him, “How many times must I make you take an oath in the Lord’s name to tell me nothing but the truth?”

Psalm 109:10

Let his children wander around and beg. Let them seek help far from their ruined homes.

Matthew 12:27

If I force demons out of people with the help of Beelzebul, who helps your followers force them out? That’s why they will be your judges.

Matthew 26:63

But Jesus was silent. Then the chief priest said to him, “Swear an oath in front of the living God and tell us, are you the Messiah, the Son of God?”

Mark 5:7

and shouted, “Why are you bothering me now, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me.”

Mark 9:38

John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone forcing demons out of a person by using the power and authority of your name. We tried to stop him because he was not one of us.”

Luke 11:19

If I force demons out with the help of Beelzebul, who helps your followers force them out? That’s why they will be your judges.

Luke 9:49

John replied, “Master, we saw someone forcing demons out of a person by using the power and authority of your name. We tried to stop him because he was not one of us.”

Acts 19:14

Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.

2 Corinthians 11:4

When someone comes to you telling about another Jesus whom we didn’t tell you about, you’re willing to put up with it. When you receive a spirit that is different from the Spirit you received earlier, you’re also willing to put up with that. When someone tells you good news that is different from the Good News you already accepted, you’re willing to put up with that too.

Joshua 6:26

At that time Joshua pronounced this curse: “The Lord will curse whoever comes to rebuild the city of Jericho. It will cost him his firstborn son to lay the foundation. It will cost him his youngest son to set up the city doors.”

1 Samuel 14:24

Israel’s soldiers were driven hard that day. Saul made the troops swear, “Cursed is anyone who eats food before the evening comes and before I’ve gotten revenge on my enemies.” So none of his troops tasted any food.