Acts 19:15
New International Version
One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?”

New Living Translation
But one time when they tried it, the evil spirit replied, “I know Jesus, and I know Paul, but who are you?”

English Standard Version
But the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?”

Berean Standard Bible
Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

Berean Literal Bible
But the evil spirit answering, said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but you, who are you?"

King James Bible
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

New King James Version
And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”

New American Standard Bible
But the evil spirit responded and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know of Paul, but who are you?”

NASB 1995
And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

NASB 1977
And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

Amplified Bible
But the evil spirit retorted, “I know and recognize and acknowledge Jesus, and I know about Paul, but as for you, who are you?”

Christian Standard Bible
The evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus, and I recognize Paul—but who are you? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus, and I recognize Paul—but who are you?”

American Standard Version
And the evil spirit answered and said unto them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Contemporary English Version
when an evil spirit said to them, "I know Jesus! And I have heard about Paul. But who are you?"

English Revised Version
And the evil spirit answered and said unto them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the evil spirit answered them, "I know Jesus, and I'm acquainted with Paul, but who are you?"

Good News Translation
But the evil spirit said to them, "I know Jesus, and I know about Paul; but you--who are you?"

International Standard Version
But the evil spirit told them, "Jesus I know, and I am getting acquainted with Paul, but who are you?"

Majority Standard Bible
Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

NET Bible
But the evil spirit replied to them, "I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?"

New Heart English Bible
The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Weymouth New Testament
"Jesus I know," the evil spirit answered, "and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?"

World English Bible
The evil spirit answered, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the evil spirit, answering, said, “I know Jesus, and I am acquainted with Paul; and you—who are you?”

Berean Literal Bible
But the evil spirit answering, said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but you, who are you?"

Young's Literal Translation
and the evil spirit, answering, said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; and ye -- who are ye?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the evil spirit having answered, said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the wicked spirit, answering, said to them: Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?

Catholic Public Domain Version
But a wicked spirit responded by saying to them: “Jesus I know, and Paul I know. But who are you?”

New American Bible
the evil spirit said to them in reply, “Jesus I recognize, Paul I know, but who are you?”

New Revised Standard Version
But the evil spirit said to them in reply, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the insane man answered and said to them, Jesus I recognize and Paul I know; but who are you?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And that evil spirit answered and said to them, “I know Yeshua, and I know Paulus, but who are you?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But the evil spirit answered and said: Jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know; but who are you?

Godbey New Testament
But the evil spirit responding said to them, I know Jesus, and am acquainted with Paul; but who are you?

Haweis New Testament
Then the evil spirit replied, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Mace New Testament
but the evil spirit said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?"

Weymouth New Testament
"Jesus I know," the evil spirit answered, "and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?"

Worrell New Testament
And the evil spirit, answering, said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I understand; but who are ye?"

Worsley New Testament
But the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Sceva
14Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” 16Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.…

Cross References
Mark 1:24
“What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

Luke 4:34
“Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

Matthew 8:29
“What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?”

James 2:19
You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

Mark 5:7
And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”

Luke 8:28
When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!”

Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Acts 16:17
This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

Acts 16:18
She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Matthew 12:27
And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.

Luke 10:17
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”

Mark 3:11
And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”

Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

Luke 9:1
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.


Treasury of Scripture

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?

Acts 16:17,18
The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation…

Genesis 3:1-5
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? …

1 Kings 22:21-23
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him…

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Acts 19
1. The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.
8. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.
13. The Jewish exorcists,
16. are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.
19. Conjuring books are burnt.
21. Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;
35. which is appeased by the town clerk.














Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them
The phrase "Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them" sets the stage for a dramatic encounter. The Greek word for "evil spirits" is "pneumata ponēra," which refers to malevolent spiritual beings opposed to God. In the historical context of Acts, Ephesus was a city steeped in magic and the occult, making it a fertile ground for spiritual warfare. The evil spirit's ability to speak indicates a recognition of authority and power in the spiritual realm, underscoring the reality of spiritual battles faced by early Christians.

Jesus I know
The evil spirit's declaration, "Jesus I know," uses the Greek word "ginōskō," which implies a deep, experiential knowledge. This acknowledgment of Jesus' authority by the spirit world is significant, as it affirms the supremacy of Christ even among His adversaries. Historically, Jesus' ministry was marked by numerous encounters with demonic forces, all of which He overcame, demonstrating His divine authority and power.

and I know about Paul
The phrase "and I know about Paul" uses the Greek word "epistamai," suggesting an awareness or understanding of Paul's influence and authority. This recognition by the evil spirit highlights Paul's reputation as a formidable servant of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit. In the broader scriptural context, Paul's missionary journeys and his role in spreading the Gospel were well-known, even in the spiritual realm, illustrating the impact of a life dedicated to Christ.

but who are you?
The question "but who are you?" is a stark challenge to the sons of Sceva, who attempted to invoke the name of Jesus without a genuine relationship with Him. This phrase underscores the importance of authentic faith and authority in Christ. The evil spirit's question reveals the futility of using Jesus' name as a mere formula or incantation without true belief and submission to His lordship. It serves as a cautionary reminder that spiritual authority is not derived from ritualistic practices but from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

(15) Jesus I know, and Paul I know . . .--Better, Jesus I acknowledge. The two verbs are different in the Greek, the one implying recognition of authority, the latter, as colloquially used, though originally it had a stronger meaning, a more familiar acquaintance. The possessed man, identifying himself, as the Gadarene did, with the demon, stood in awe of the Name of Jesus, when uttered by a man like St. Paul; but who were these seven pretenders, that they should usurp authority over him?

Verse 15. - Said unto them for said, A.V. and T.R.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Eventually,
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[one of] the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

evil
πονηρὸν (ponēron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.

spirits
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

answered
ἀποκριθὲν (apokrithen)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Jesus
Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

I know,
γινώσκω (ginōskō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

I know about
ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1987: To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.

Paul,
Παῦλον (Paulon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

you,
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

who
τίνες (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

are you?”
ἐστέ (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.


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