New International VersionMany of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done.
New Living TranslationMany who became believers confessed their sinful practices.
English Standard VersionAlso many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices.
Berean Standard BibleMany who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.
Berean Literal BibleAnd many of those having believed were coming, confessing and declaring their deeds,
King James BibleAnd many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.
New King James VersionAnd many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.
New American Standard BibleAlso many of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.
NASB 1995Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.
NASB 1977Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.
Legacy Standard BibleAlso, many of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.
Amplified BibleMany of those who had become believers were coming, confessing and disclosing their [former sinful] practices.
Christian Standard BibleAnd many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices,
Holman Christian Standard BibleAnd many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices,
American Standard VersionMany also of them that had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Contemporary English VersionMany who were followers now started telling everyone about the evil things they had been doing.
English Revised VersionMany also of them that had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationMany believers openly admitted their involvement with magical spells and told all the details.
Good News TranslationMany of the believers came, publicly admitting and revealing what they had done.
International Standard VersionMany who became believers kept coming to confess and talk about what they had been doing.
NET BibleMany of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.
New Heart English BibleMany also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds.
Weymouth New TestamentMany also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMany who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.
World English BibleMany also of those who had believed came, confessing and declaring their deeds. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionmany also of those who believed were coming, confessing and declaring their acts,
Berean Literal BibleAnd many of those having believed were coming, confessing and declaring their deeds,
Young's Literal Translation many also of those who did believe were coming, confessing and declaring their acts,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd many of them having believed came, acknowledging and proclaiming their deeds. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd many of them that believed, came confessing and declaring their deeds.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd many believers were arriving, confessing, and announcing their deeds.
New American BibleMany of those who had become believers came forward and openly acknowledged their former practices.
New Revised Standard VersionAlso many of those who became believers confessed and disclosed their practices. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd many of them that believed came, and told their faults, and confessed what they had done.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishMany of those who believed were coming and relating their wrongdoing, and they were confessing the things that they were doing. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd many of those who believed came and confessed, and made known their practices.
Godbey New Testamentand many of those having believed came, confessing, and renouncing their practices.
Haweis New TestamentAnd many of those who believed came, confessing and declaring their practices.
Mace New Testamentmany that believed came to confess, and give an account of their past actions.
Weymouth New TestamentMany also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,
Worrell New TestamentMany also of those who had believed were coming, confessing, and declaring their practices.
Worsley New TestamentAnd many of them that believed came confessing and declaring their former practices.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Sons of Sceva… 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. 18Manywhohad believednowcame forward,confessinganddisclosingtheirdeeds.19And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.…
Cross References James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Matthew 3:6Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Mark 1:5People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Proverbs 28:13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Psalm 32:5Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
Leviticus 5:5If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,
Numbers 5:7and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged.
Luke 19:8But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”
2 Chronicles 30:22And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
Nehemiah 9:2-3Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.
Jeremiah 3:13Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD.
Ezekiel 18:21But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.
Joel 2:12-13“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
Isaiah 55:6-7Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
Treasury of Scripture And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds. confessed. Leviticus 16:21 And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall sendhim away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: Leviticus 26:40 If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me; Job 33:27,28 He looketh upon men, andif any say, I have sinned, and pervertedthat which was right, and it profited me not; … Jump to Previous ActsBelieveBelievedBelieversConductConfessedConfessingDeclaringDeedsDisclosingEvilFaithKeptOpenlyPracticesPublicReserveShewedShowedSinsStatementJump to Next ActsBelieveBelievedBelieversConductConfessedConfessingDeclaringDeedsDisclosingEvilFaithKeptOpenlyPracticesPublicReserveShewedShowedSinsStatementActs 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.Many who had believedThis phrase indicates a significant number of individuals who had come to faith in Jesus Christ. The context is Ephesus, a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to Artemis and its diverse population. The believers here were likely a mix of Jews and Gentiles, reflecting the early church's expansion beyond Jewish communities. The use of "believed" suggests a genuine conversion experience, aligning with the broader New Testament theme of faith as the means of salvation ( Ephesians 2:8-9). now came forward
The act of coming forward implies a public declaration or action. In the cultural context of Ephesus, where magic and occult practices were prevalent, this public step would have been significant and potentially costly. It demonstrates the transformative power of the Gospel, compelling believers to take bold steps in their faith journey. This public act can be seen as a form of repentance, aligning with the biblical call to turn away from sin and towards God (Acts 3:19). confessing
Confession here involves acknowledging one's sins or wrongdoings. Biblically, confession is an important aspect of repentance and is often linked with forgiveness (1John 1:9). In the context of Ephesus, this confession might have included renouncing previous practices related to magic or idolatry. The act of confessing publicly would have served as a powerful testimony to the transformative work of Christ in their lives. and disclosing their deeds
Disclosing deeds suggests a detailed revelation of past actions, particularly those that were hidden or shameful. In Ephesus, known for its magical practices, this likely included the renunciation of sorcery and the burning of scrolls related to such practices (Acts 19:19). This act of disclosure is a demonstration of the believers' commitment to living in the light, as encouraged inEphesians 5:11-13. It also reflects the biblical principle that true repentance involves not only turning away from sin but also making restitution where possible (Luke 19:8-9). Persons / Places / Events 1. EphesusA major city in Asia Minor where Paul conducted significant ministry work. It was known for its temple to Artemis and was a center of pagan worship and occult practices. 2. BelieversIndividuals who had come to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of Paul and others. They were previously involved in various sinful practices, including magic and idolatry. 3. Confession and DisclosureThe act of openly admitting one's sins and practices, particularly those related to the occult and idolatry, as a sign of genuine repentance and transformation. 4. Paul the ApostleThe primary missionary and teacher in Ephesus during this time, whose preaching and miracles led many to faith in Christ. 5. Occult PracticesActivities related to magic and sorcery, which were prevalent in Ephesus and were renounced by the new believers as they turned to Christ. Teaching Points The Power of ConfessionConfession is a powerful act that brings hidden sins into the light, allowing for healing and restoration. It is a necessary step in the process of repentance and spiritual growth. Renouncing Sinful PracticesTrue belief in Christ leads to a transformation that includes renouncing past sinful behaviors. This is a public declaration of a changed life and commitment to Christ. Community and AccountabilityThe act of confessing sins within a community of believers fosters accountability and support, which are crucial for spiritual maturity and overcoming sin. The Cost of DiscipleshipFollowing Christ may require giving up practices, relationships, or possessions that are contrary to His teachings. This can be challenging but is essential for genuine discipleship. The Witness of a Transformed LifeThe public confession and renunciation of sin serve as a powerful testimony to others of the transformative power of the Gospel. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19
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Why did Christianity borrow from pagan traditions?(18) And many that believed.--More accurately, many of those that had believed. The word is probably used, as in Acts 19:2, for the whole process of conversion, including baptism, confession in this instance following on that rite, instead of preceding it. The words do not definitely state whether the confession was made privately to St. Paul and the other teachers, or publicly in the presence of the congregation; but the latter is, as in the confession made to the Baptist, much the more probable. (See Note on Matthew 3:6.) The feeling of a vague awe at this contact with the Unseen in some, the special belief in Christ as the Judge of all men in others, roused conscience into intense activity; the sins of their past lives came back upon their memories, and it was a relief to throw off the burden by confessing them. Verse 18.- Many also of them that had believed for and many that believed, A.V.; confessing and declaring for and confessed and showed, A.V. Many also of them that had believed. This and the following verse speak of that class of converts who had previously been addicted to magic arts. It gives us a curious view of the extent to which magic prevailed among the Jews at this time. Nor was it less prevalent in heathen Ephesus. The magic formulae of Ephesus were famous under the name of Ἐφέσια γράμματα (see Renan, pp. 344,345, note), and the belief in magic seems to have been universal. Hesychius gives as the names of the oldest Ephesian charms, Aski, Kataski, Lix, Petrax, Damnameneus, AEsion, which he explains as meaning severally "Darkness, Light," "the Earth," "the Year," "the Truth" (Lewin, p. 334).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Manyπολλοί(polloi)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.whoτῶν(tōn)Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.had believedπεπιστευκότων(pepisteukotōn)Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.nowτε(te)Conjunction
Strong's 5037:And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.came forward,ἤρχοντο(ērchonto)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064:To come, go.confessingἐξομολογούμενοι(exomologoumenoi)Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1843:From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.disclosingἀναγγέλλοντες(anangellontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 312:To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.theirαὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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.deeds.πράξεις(praxeis)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4234:From prasso; practice, i.e. an act; by extension, a function.
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