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href="/bsb/acts/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Thus the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail with might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing and prevailing mightily.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] was growing greatly and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In this way the word of the Lord spread and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In this way the Lord&#8217s message flourished and prevailed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of the Lord and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the Lord's message spread and became even more powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of the Lord and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In this powerful way the word of the Lord was spreading and gaining strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In this powerful way the word of the Lord kept spreading and growing stronger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In that way the word of the Lord kept spreading and triumphing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and to prevail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing and becoming mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of God, and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Thus mightily did the Lord's Message spread and triumph!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord was growing and becoming mighty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so powerfully was the word of God increasing and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Thus the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail with might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so powerfully was the word of God increasing and prevailing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus with might the word of the Lord increased, and was strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of God, and was confirmed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In this way, the Word of God was increasing strongly and was being confirmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus did the word of the Lord continue to spread with influence and power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So mightily grew the faith of God and greatly increased in numbers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And thus with great power the faith of God was increasing in strength and growing.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />So mightily did the word of the Lord grow and prevail.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Thus the word of the Lord increased and accumulated strength according to His power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So mightily did the word of God increase and prevail.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />thus the christian doctrine flourish'd and prevail'd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Thus mightily did the Lord's Message spread and triumph!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />So mightily grew the word of God, and prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So mightily did the word of the Lord increase and prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/19-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6372" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">The Sons of Sceva</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>And 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. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: Houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-ANS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">powerfully</a> <a href="/greek/837.htm" title="837: ēuxanen (V-IIA-3S) -- (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge.">continued to spread</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2480.htm" title="2480: ischyen (V-IIA-3S) -- To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.">prevail.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a></span><br />“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a></span><br />And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6</a></span><br />that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a></span><br />for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a></span><br />He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a></span><br />For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a></span><br />I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Luke 8:11-15</a></span><br />Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. / The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. / The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-15.htm">Psalm 147:15</a></span><br />He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-26.htm">Mark 4:26-29</a></span><br />Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. / Night and day he sleeps and wakes, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he knows not how. / All by itself the earth produces a crop—first the stalk, then the head, then grain that ripens within. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a></span><br />For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></b></br> And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Acts 12:24</a></b></br> But the word of God grew and multiplied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></b></br> So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper <i>in the thing</i> whereto I sent it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Growing</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Prevailing</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/1-19.htm">Widely</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Growing</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Prevailing</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Widely</a> <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>, the "word of the Lord" is being proclaimed by Paul and his companions in Ephesus, a major city in the Roman province of Asia. The "word" is not just spoken words but the transformative message that brings salvation and change to individuals and communities. This aligns with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to spread His teachings to all nations.<p><b>powerfully</b><br>The term "powerfully" indicates the dynamic and effective nature of the Gospel's spread. It suggests that the message was not only being shared but was also accompanied by signs, wonders, and the evident work of the Holy Spirit. This is consistent with the early church's experience, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where Jesus promises that His followers will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. The power here is both spiritual and transformative, affecting hearts and minds.<p><b>continued to spread</b><br>The phrase "continued to spread" highlights the ongoing and unstoppable nature of the Gospel's expansion. Despite opposition and challenges, the message of Christ was reaching more people and regions. This reflects the fulfillment of Jesus' words in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where He outlines the spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. The spread of the word in Ephesus, a center of commerce and culture, would have had significant ripple effects throughout the Roman Empire.<p><b>and prevail.</b><br>"Prevail" indicates victory and dominance over opposition. In the context of <a href="/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>, this includes overcoming the influence of pagan practices, magic, and idolatry prevalent in Ephesus. The prevailing of the word signifies the triumph of God's truth over falsehood and darkness, as seen in the dramatic events earlier in the chapter, such as the burning of magic books by new believers (<a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Acts 19:19</a>). This victory is a foretaste of the ultimate triumph of Christ's kingdom, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a>, where God's kingdom is described as one that will crush all other kingdoms and stand forever.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>A key figure in the spread of Christianity, Paul was instrumental in establishing the church in Ephesus, where this verse is set.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a center of commerce and culture. It was a significant location for early Christian evangelism.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the Lord</a></b><br>Refers to the message of the Gospel, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Scriptures that were being spread by the apostles and early Christians.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_conversions.htm">Miracles and Conversions</a></b><br>Prior to this verse, Paul performed miracles, and many Ephesians turned from sorcery and idolatry to Christianity, demonstrating the power of the Gospel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_conflict.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Conflict</a></b><br>The spread of Christianity in Ephesus led to a clash with existing pagan practices and beliefs, highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a></b><br>The Gospel is inherently powerful and transformative, capable of changing lives and societies. Believers should have confidence in its ability to prevail against cultural and spiritual opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_witnesses.htm">The Role of Faithful Witnesses</a></b><br>Like Paul, Christians are called to be faithful witnesses, trusting that God will use their efforts to spread His Word effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_spiritual_opposition.htm">Overcoming Spiritual Opposition</a></b><br>The spread of the Gospel often encounters resistance, but believers can be encouraged that God's Word will ultimately prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a></b><br>Christians are called to engage with their culture, bringing the light of the Gospel into areas of darkness and idolatry, just as Paul did in Ephesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The growth of the Word in Ephesus was facilitated by a community of believers working together. Christians should seek to build and strengthen their local church communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'no_peace_for_the_wicked'.htm">What is Ephesus's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_delay_in_samaritans'_holy_spirit.htm">Why didn't Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit immediately?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_acts_19_23-41's_riot_in_ephesus_plausible.htm">Could the riot and shift in worship in Acts 19:23–41 realistically occur, or does it conflict with historical and archaeological evidence about Ephesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_exodus_34_and_20_differ.htm">(Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.</span>--The verbs imply a continuous growth. The better MSS. give, "the word <span class= "ital">of the Lord."</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> <span class="accented">- The Lord</span> for <span class="accented">God</span>, A.V. If the R.T. has the true order of the words, they must be construed, <span class="accented">To such an extent, according to the might of the Lord, did the word grow and prevail</span>, after the analogy of <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19</a>. <span class="greek">Κατὰ κράτος</span>, however, taken by itself, is quite usual, like <span class="greek">κατὰ μικρόν καθ</span> <span class="greek">ὑπερβολήν</span>, etc. (Alford), and is rightly rendered "mightily." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/19-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">Οὕτως</span> <span class="translit">(Houtōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">word</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγος</span> <span class="translit">(logos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">powerfully</span><br /><span class="grk">κράτος</span> <span class="translit">(kratos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued to spread</span><br /><span class="grk">ηὔξανεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēuxanen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_837.htm">Strong's 837: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">prevail.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἴσχυεν</span> <span class="translit">(ischyen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2480.htm">Strong's 2480: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/19-20.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:20 So the word of the Lord was (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>