God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,
Parallel translations
- WEB God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul,
- KJV And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:
- NKJV Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul,
- NASB God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul,
- NLT God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles.
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God worked extraordinary miracles through Paul's hands in Ephesus.
Overview
Luke stresses that God was the source; Paul was only the instrument. These unusual signs authenticated the apostolic message in a city steeped in magic and idolatry. They displayed Christ's power as far greater than the occult forces the Ephesians feared.
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- Mark 16:17–20And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
- Acts 5:12The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
- Rom 15:18–19I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
- Heb 2:4and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
- Acts 8:13Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
- Acts 16:18She 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.
- Gal 3:5Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?
- Acts 15:12The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
- John 14:12Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
- Acts 14:3So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.
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