SEV Biblia, Chapter 19:17
Y esto fue notorio a todos, así judíos como griegos, los que habitaban en Efeso; y cay temor sobre todos ellos, y era ensalzado el Nombre del Seor Jess.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 19:17
Verse 17. The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.] They saw that there was a sovereign power in the name of Jesus, which could not be imitated by these lying exorcists: they therefore reverenced this name, and despised those pretenders. Exorcisms or adjurations of evil spirits were very frequent in the primitive Church: the name of JESUS was that alone which was used. The primitive fathers speak strong and decisive words concerning the power of this name; and how demons were tormented and expelled by it, not only from individuals, but from the temples themselves. Exorcists formed a distinct class an the Church; hence we read of presbyters, deacons, exorcists, lectors, and door-keepers. The adjuration was commonly used over the catechumens, before they were admitted to baptism. Gregory of Nazianzen, and Cyril of Jerusalem speak much of this rite. See my Succession of Sacred Literature, under Cyril, and GREGORY Nazianzen; and see Suicer, under exorkismov.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 17. And this was known to all the Jews , etc.] These men being Jews: and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus: for though it was done in a private house, yet there might be many spectators and witnesses, both Jews and Greeks, who spread this fact about the city, and who, were to be depended upon: and fear fell on them all ; on the enemies of Christ and his Gospel, so that others were deterred from making such an attempt for the future: and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified ; which had such power over evil spirits, and whose power they themselves acknowledged: this was done by them that believed in Christ, who thought and spake the more highly of him; and who more strongly believed in him, and so magnified him, and gave more glory to him; Christ is great in himself, and he is magnified and made great, when he is declared to be so, and is treated as such.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 13-20 - It was common, especially among the Jews, for persons to profess or to try to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think to resist him by the using of Christ's name, or his works, as a spell or charm, Satan wil prevail against us. Where there is true sorrow for sin, there will be free confession of sin to God in every prayer and to man whom we have offended, when the case requires it. Surely if the word of God prevailed among us, many lewd, infidel, and wicked books would be burned by their possessors. Will not these Ephesian converts rise up i judgement against professors, who traffic in such works for the sake of gain, or allow themselves to possess them? If we desire to be in earnest in the great work of salvation, every pursuit and enjoymen must be given up which hinders the effect of the gospel upon the mind or loosens its hold upon the heart.
Greek Textus Receptus
τουτο 5124 D-NSN δε 1161 CONJ εγενετο 1096 5633 V-2ADI-3S γνωστον 1110 A-NSN πασιν 3956 A-DPM ιουδαιοις 2453 A-DPM τε 5037 PRT και 2532 CONJ ελλησιν 1672 N-DPM τοις 3588 T-DPM κατοικουσιν 2730 5723 V-PAP-DPM την 3588 T-ASF εφεσον 2181 N-ASF και 2532 CONJ επεπεσεν 1968 5627 V-2AAI-3S φοβος 5401 N-NSM επι 1909 PREP παντας 3956 A-APM αυτους 846 P-APM και 2532 CONJ εμεγαλυνετο 3170 5712 V-IPI-3S το 3588 T-ASN ονομα 3686 N-ASN του 3588 T-GSM κυριου 2962 N-GSM ιησου 2424 N-GSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
17. Was known (egeneto gnwston). More correctly, became known.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
19:17 {Was magnified} (emegaluneto). Imperfect passive. To make great. It was a notable victory over the powers of evil in Ephesus.
