Acts 19:18 net — Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.

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

— Acts 19:18, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

15

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

16

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.

19

Large numbers of those who had practiced magic collected their books and burned them up in the presence of everyone. When the value of the books was added up, it was found to total fifty thousand silver coins.

20

In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and to prevail.

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A Riot in Ephesus Now after all these things had taken place, Paul resolved to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. He said,“After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

Acts 19:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:18 say?
Acts 19:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.”
Where is Acts 19:18 in the Bible?
Acts 19:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 18.
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 19:18.
What translation should I read Acts 19:18 in?
Acts 19:18 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 19:18?
Acts 19:18 reads (NET): “Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.” 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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