Acts 19:14 bbe — And there were seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jew and a chief priest, who did this.

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"And there were seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jew and a chief priest, who did this."

— Acts 19:14, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 19 — Context

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And God did special works of power by the hands of Paul:

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So that bits of linen and clothing from his body were taken to people who were ill, and their diseases went away from them and the evil spirits went out.

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But some of the Jews who went from place to place driving out evil spirits, took it on themselves to make use of the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, I give you orders, by Jesus, whom Paul is preaching.

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And there were seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jew and a chief priest, who did this.

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And the evil spirit, answering, said to them, I have knowledge of Jesus, and of Paul, but who are you?

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And the man in whom the evil spirit was, jumping on them, was stronger than the two of them, and overcame them, so that they went running from that house, wounded and without their clothing.

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And this came to the ears of all those, Jews and Greeks, who were living at Ephesus; and fear came on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was made great.

Acts 19:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:14 say?
Acts 19:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there were seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jew and a chief priest, who did this.”
Where is Acts 19:14 in the Bible?
Acts 19:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 14.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 19:14.
What translation should I read Acts 19:14 in?
Acts 19:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 19:14?
Acts 19:14 reads (BBE): “And there were seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jew and a chief priest, who did this.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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