Acts 16:18
Good News Translation
She did this for many days, until Paul became so upset that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I order you to come out of her!" The spirit went out of her that very moment.

New Revised Standard Version
She kept doing this for many days. But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.

Contemporary English Version
This went on for several days. Finally, Paul got so upset that he turned and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ, I order you to leave this girl alone!" At once the evil spirit left her.

New American Bible
She did this for many days. Paul became annoyed, turned, and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” Then it came out at that moment.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go from her. And he went out the same hour.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go from her. And he went out the same hour.

being.

Acts 14:13-15 The priest also of Jupiter that was before the city, bringing oxen and garlands before the gate, would have offered sacrifice with the people. . . .

Mark 1:25,26,34 And Jesus threatened him, saying: Speak no more, and go out of the man. . . .

I command.

Acts 3:6 But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, I give thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.

Acts 9:34 And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee. Arise and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.

Acts 19:12-17 So that even there were brought from his body to the sick, handkerchiefs and aprons: and the diseases departed from them: and the wicked spirits went out of them. . . .

Mark 9:25,26 And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him and enter not any more into him. . . .

Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues.

Luke 9:1 Then calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.

Luke 10:17-19 And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name. . . .

Colossians 2:15 And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.

Context
Paul and Silas Imprisoned
17This same following Paul and us, cried out, saying: These men are the servants of the Most High God, who preach unto you the way of salvation. 18And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go from her. And he went out the same hour. 19But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, apprehending Paul and Silas, brought them into the market place to the rulers.…
Cross References
Matthew 14:24
But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.

Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues.

Acts 16:17
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