New International VersionThen the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.
New Living TranslationThen the man with the evil spirit leaped on them, overpowered them, and attacked them with such violence that they fled from the house, naked and battered.
English Standard VersionAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit leaped on them, mastered all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Berean Standard BibleThen 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.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit, having leapt on them, having overpowered them all, prevailed against them so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
King James BibleAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
New King James VersionThen the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
New American Standard BibleAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit, pounced on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
NASB 1995And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
NASB 1977And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them, subdued all of them, and utterly prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Amplified BibleThen the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they ran out of that house [in terror, stripped] naked and wounded.
Christian Standard BibleThen the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them, overpowered them all, and prevailed against them, so that they ran out of that house naked and wounded.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen the man who had the evil spirit leaped on them, overpowered them all, and prevailed against them, so that they ran out of that house naked and wounded.
American Standard VersionAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and mastered both of them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Contemporary English VersionThen the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and beat them up. They ran out of the house, naked and bruised.
English Revised VersionAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and mastered both of them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the man possessed by the evil spirit attacked them. He beat them up so badly that they ran out of that house naked and wounded.
Good News TranslationThe man who had the evil spirit in him attacked them with such violence that he overpowered them all. They ran away from his house, wounded and with their clothes torn off.
International Standard VersionThen the man with the evil spirit jumped on them, got the better of them, and so violently overpowered all of them that they fled out of the house naked and bruised.
NET BibleThen the man who was possessed by the evil spirit jumped on them and beat them all into submission. He prevailed against them so that they fled from that house naked and wounded.
New Heart English BibleAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was, having leapt on them, having overpowered them all, prevailed against them so that they fled from that house naked and wounded.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was, leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was sprang on two of them, over-mastered them both, and treated them with such violence, that they fled from the house stripped of their clothes and wounded. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.
World English BibleThe man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaping on them, and having overcome them, prevailed against them, so that they fled naked and wounded out of that house,
Berean Literal BibleAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit, having leapt on them, having overpowered them all, prevailed against them so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Young's Literal Translation And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaping upon them, and having overcome them, prevailed against them, so that naked and wounded they did flee out of that house,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the man leaping upon them in whom the evil spirit was, and having overpowered them, he was strong against them, so that naked and wounded they fled out of the house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the man in whom the wicked spirit was, leaping upon them, and mastering them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the man, in whom there was a wicked spirit, leaping at them and getting the better of them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled from that house, naked and wounded.
New American BibleThe person with the evil spirit then sprang at them and subdued them all. He so overpowered them that they fled naked and wounded from that house.
New Revised Standard VersionThen the man with the evil spirit leaped on them, mastered them all, and so overpowered them that they fled out of the house naked and wounded. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the insane man leaped on them, and overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd that man who had the evil spirit in him jumped upon them and overpowered them and threw them down, and when they were stripped and wounded, they fled from the house. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was, leaped on them, and overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled from that house, naked and wounded.
Godbey New TestamentAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit, leaping on them, domineering over both of them, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Haweis New TestamentAnd the man sprang upon them, in whom was the evil spirit, and getting the mastery over them, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Mace New Testamentthe man who was possess'd immediately leapt upon them, got the better, and used them so roughly, they were forc'd to fly out of the house, cover'd with nothing but their wounds.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was sprang on two of them, over-mastered them both, and treated them with such violence, that they fled from the house stripped of their clothes and wounded.
Worrell New TestamentAnd the man in whom was the evil spirit, leaping upon them, and, overcoming them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Worsley New TestamentAnd the man in whom the evil spirit was, leapt upon them, and mastered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
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Context The Sons of Sceva… 15Eventually, one of the evil spirits answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” 16Thenthemanwiththeevilspiritjumpedonthemand overpoweredthem all.The attackwas so violentthat they ranout ofthehousenakedandwounded.17This 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.…
Cross References Mark 5:2-5As soon as Jesus got out of the boat, He was met by a man with an unclean spirit, who was coming from the tombs. / This man had been living in the tombs and could no longer be restrained, even with chains. / Though he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him. ...
Luke 8:27-29When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs. / 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!” / For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
Matthew 8:28-34When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” / In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. ...
Mark 1:23-26Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue: / “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!” / But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” ...
Luke 4:33-36In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice, / “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!” / But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him. ...
Matthew 12:43-45When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. / Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. / Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
Mark 9:17-27Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute. / Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” / “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.” ...
Luke 9:38-42Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. / A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. / I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.” ...
Matthew 17:14-18When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. / “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. / I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not heal him.” ...
1 Samuel 18:10-11The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.
1 Samuel 19:9-10But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.
1 Kings 18:28-29So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them. / Midday passed, and they kept on raving until the time of the evening sacrifice. But there was no response; no one answered, no one paid attention.
2 Kings 1:9-15Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” ...
2 Kings 5:20-27Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ...
Daniel 4:30-33the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. / You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” ...
Treasury of Scripture And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Mark 5:3,4,15 Who hadhis dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: … Luke 8:29,35 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) … Jump to Previous BeatingClothesClothingEvilFledFleeHouseJumpedJumpingLeapedMasteredNakedOvercameOvercomeOverpoweredPrevailedRanRunningSpiritSprangStrippedSubduedTreatedViolenceWickedWoundedJump to Next BeatingClothesClothingEvilFledFleeHouseJumpedJumpingLeapedMasteredNakedOvercameOvercomeOverpoweredPrevailedRanRunningSpiritSprangStrippedSubduedTreatedViolenceWickedWoundedActs 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.Then the man with the evil spiritThis phrase refers to a specific individual possessed by a demonic entity. In the biblical context, demonic possession is a condition where an evil spirit inhabits a person, influencing their actions. The Gospels frequently depict Jesus casting out demons, demonstrating His authority over spiritual forces (e.g., Mark 1:23-27). The presence of evil spirits highlights the spiritual warfare that believers face, as described in Ephesians 6:12. jumped on them and overpowered them all.
The phrase illustrates the physical manifestation of demonic power. The seven sons of Sceva, Jewish exorcists, attempted to use the name of Jesus without a true relationship with Him, leading to their defeat. This event underscores the necessity of genuine faith and authority in Christ when confronting spiritual forces. It also serves as a warning against using the name of Jesus as a mere formula or incantation, as seen inMatthew 7:21-23, where Jesus warns against those who perform works in His name without knowing Him. The attack was so violent
The violence of the attack emphasizes the destructive nature of demonic forces. It serves as a reminder of the reality and seriousness of spiritual warfare. The intensity of the attack also reflects the powerlessness of those who lack true spiritual authority, contrasting with the authority Jesus grants to His followers (Luke 10:19). that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.
This outcome signifies utter defeat and humiliation. In the cultural context, being naked was a sign of shame and disgrace (Genesis 3:7,Revelation 3:18). The physical wounds further illustrate the consequences of engaging in spiritual battles without proper authority. This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of presumption and the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ, who alone provides protection and victory over evil (Ephesians 6:10-18). Persons / Places / Events 1. The Man with the Evil SpiritThis individual was possessed by a demonic spirit, which gave him supernatural strength and aggression. 2. The Seven Sons of ScevaThey were itinerant Jewish exorcists who attempted to invoke the name of Jesus to cast out demons, despite not having a personal relationship with Him. 3. EphesusA major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a hub of spiritual and commercial activity. It was a place where Paul had a significant ministry. 4. The Evil SpiritA demonic entity that recognized the authority of Jesus and Paul but not the authority of the sons of Sceva. 5. The Beating and EscapeThe sons of Sceva were physically overpowered and humiliated, illustrating the danger of attempting spiritual acts without true faith and authority. Teaching Points Authority in ChristTrue spiritual authority comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. Without it, attempts to wield His name are powerless and dangerous. The Reality of Spiritual WarfareThis event underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for believers to be equipped with the full armor of God ( Ephesians 6:10-18). The Power of Jesus' NameThe name of Jesus is powerful, but it must be invoked with faith and understanding, not as a magical formula. Humility and Dependence on GodBelievers must approach spiritual matters with humility, recognizing their dependence on God's power rather than their own strength. The Witness of True FaithThe incident led to a greater reverence for the name of Jesus in Ephesus, showing how genuine faith and authority can impact a community. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19
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In Acts 19:13–16, what evidence supports or undermines the historical accuracy of the dramatic encounter where the evil spirit attacks the sons of Sceva?(16) And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them.--The demoniacal possession brought with it, as in the case of the Gadarene, the preternatural strength of frenzy, and the seven impostors (men of that class being commonly more or less cowards) fled in dismay before the violent paroxysms of the man's passionate rage. Naked and wounded.--The first word does not necessarily imply more than that the outer garment, or cloak, was torn off from them, and that they were left with nothing but the short tunic. (See Notes onMatthew 5:40;John 21:7.) It may be noted, as an indication of truthfulness, that the narrative stops here. A writer inventing miracles would no doubt have crowned the story by representing the man who baffled the impostors as healed by the power of the Apostle. Verse 16.- Mastered both of them for overcame them, A.V. and T.R.
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Greek Thenκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.manἄνθρωπος(anthrōpos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.withᾧ(hō)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.theτὸ(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.evilπονηρὸν(ponēron)Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4190:Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.spiritπνεῦμα(pneuma)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151:Wind, breath, spirit.jumpedἐφαλόμενος(ephalomenos)Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2177:To leap upon, assault. From epi and hallomai; to spring upon.onἐπ’(ep’)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.themαὐτοὺς(autous)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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.[and] overpoweredκατακυριεύσας(katakyrieusas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2634:To exercise authority over, overpower, master. From kata and kurieuo; to lord against, i.e. Control, subjugate.them all.ἀμφοτέρων(amphoterōn)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 297:Both (of two). Comparative of amphi; both.The attackἴσχυσεν(ischysen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2480:To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.was so violentὥστε(hōste)Conjunction
Strong's 5620:So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.that they ranἐκφυγεῖν(ekphygein)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1628:To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out.out ofἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.house,οἴκου(oikou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624:A dwelling; by implication, a family.nakedγυμνοὺς(gymnous)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1131:Rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Of uncertain affinity; nude.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.wounded.τετραυματισμένους(tetraumatismenous)Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5135:To wound. From trauma; to inflict a wound.
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