Evil Spirits in the Heart
Acts 19:13-16
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took on them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying…


We are taught here —

I. THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL INFLUENCES, GOOD AND BAD.

1. It was believed in Ephesus, and all through the ancient world, and there must have been some foundation for this belief.

2. This fact is demonstrated by the miracles of Christ and His apostles.

II. THERE IS MANIFEST DELIVERANCE FROM THE EVIL POWER IN THE NAME OF CHRIST.

1. Men have tried various expedients in vain.

2. The name of Jesus has never been known to fail.

3. We shall have deliverance as we put ourselves under its protection.

(Bp. S. Wilberforce.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

WEB: But some of the itinerant Jews, exorcists, took on themselves to invoke over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, "We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches."




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