Acts 19:15 net — But the evil spirit replied to them,“I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?”

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"But the evil spirit replied to them,“I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?”"

— Acts 19:15, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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so that when even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his body were brought to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.

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But some itinerant Jewish exorcists tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were possessed by evil spirits, saying,“I sternly warn you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.”

14

(Now seven sons of a man named Sceva, a Jewish high priest, were doing this.)

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But the evil spirit replied to them,“I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?”

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Then 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.

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This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks; fear came over them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was praised.

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Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.

Acts 19:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:15 say?
Acts 19:15 in the NET Bible reads: “But the evil spirit replied to them,“I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?””
Where is Acts 19:15 in the Bible?
Acts 19:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 15.
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 19:15.
What translation should I read Acts 19:15 in?
Acts 19:15 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 19:15?
Acts 19:15 reads (NET): “But the evil spirit replied to them,“I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?”” 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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