This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived at Ephesus. Fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
Parallel translations
- KJV And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
- BSB This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
- NKJV This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
- NASB This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.
- NLT The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honored.
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Quick answer
News of the event spread, fear fell on all in Ephesus, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
Overview
The very episode meant to misuse Jesus' name ended up exalting it. A holy fear gripped both Jews and Greeks as they recognized the seriousness of Christ's authority. God turned the exorcists' failure into a powerful testimony that advanced His glory in the city.
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Cross-references · 18
- 2 Th 1:12that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Acts 13:12Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
- Acts 5:11Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
- Phil 2:9–11Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;
- 2 Th 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;
- Phil 1:20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
- Acts 5:5Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.
- 1 Sam 6:20The men of Beth Shemesh said, “Who is able to stand before Yahweh, this holy God? To whom shall he go up from us?”
- Acts 18:19He came to Ephesus, and he left them there; but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
- Acts 5:13None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them.
- Rev 5:12–14saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!”
- 2 Sam 6:9David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, “How could Yahweh’s ark come to me?”
- Heb 2:8–9You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don’t see all things subjected to him, yet.
- Luke 7:16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
- Ps 64:9All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.
- Lev 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, ‘I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.’” Aaron held his peace.
- Luke 1:65Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.
- Acts 2:43Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
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