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<a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?” <a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the evil spirit responded and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know of Paul, but who are you?” <a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the evil spirit answered and said to them, &#8220I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” <a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” <a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the evil spirit retorted, “I know and recognize and acknowledge Jesus, and I know about Paul, but as for you, who are you?” <a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus, and I recognize Paul—but who are you? ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The evil spirit answered them, &#8220I know Jesus, and I recognize Paul—but who are you?&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the evil spirit answered and said unto them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? <a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> when an evil spirit said to them, "I know Jesus! And I have heard about Paul. But who are you?" <a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the evil spirit answered and said unto them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? <a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the evil spirit answered them, "I know Jesus, and I'm acquainted with Paul, but who are you?" <a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the evil spirit said to them, "I know Jesus, and I know about Paul; but you--who are you?" <a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the evil spirit told them, "Jesus I know, and I am getting acquainted with Paul, but who are you?" <a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But one day the evil spirit responded, ?Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?? <a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a> But the evil spirit replied to them, "I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?" <a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?" <a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Jesus I know," the evil spirit answered, "and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?" <a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a> The evil spirit answered, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the evil spirit, answering, said, “I know Jesus, and I am acquainted with Paul; and you—who are you?” <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the evil spirit answering, said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but you, who are you?" <a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the evil spirit, answering, said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; and ye -- who are ye?' <a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the evil spirit having answered, said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the wicked spirit, answering, said to them: Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you? <a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But a wicked spirit responded by saying to them: “Jesus I know, and Paul I know. But who are you?” <a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a> the evil spirit said to them in reply, “Jesus I recognize, Paul I know, but who are you?” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the evil spirit said to them in reply, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the insane man answered and said to them, Jesus I recognize and Paul I know; but who are you? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And that evil spirit answered and said to them, “I know Yeshua, and I know Paulus, but who are you?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the evil spirit answered and said: Jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know; but who are you? <a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But the evil spirit responding said to them, I know Jesus, and am acquainted with Paul; but who are you? <a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the evil spirit replied, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? <a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the evil spirit said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Jesus I know," the evil spirit answered, "and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?" <a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the evil spirit, answering, said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I understand; but who are ye?" <a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye? <a href="/parallel/acts/19-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6319" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">The Sons of Sceva</a> …14Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Eventually,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">one of the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponēron (Adj-NNS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirits</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokrithen (V-APP-NNS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: Men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">“Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskō (V-PIA-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">I know,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1987.htm" title="1987: epistamai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.">I know about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulon (N-AMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you?”</a> 16Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/1-24.htm">Mark 1:24</a> “What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” <a href="/luke/4-34.htm">Luke 4:34</a> “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a> “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” <a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a> You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Mark 5:7</a> And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!” <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Luke 8:28</a> When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!” <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22-23</a> Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17</a> This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18</a> She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/matthew/12-27.htm">Matthew 12:27</a> And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Luke 10:17</a> The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Mark 3:11</a> And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!” <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a> And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1</a> Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?<a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17,18</a> The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation… <a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1-5</a> Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? … <a href="/1_kings/22-21.htm">1 Kings 22:21-23</a> And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-16.htm">Acquainted</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Acquainted</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/acts/21-37.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div>1. <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a> 35. <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But one day the evil spirit responded This phrase sets the scene for a supernatural encounter, highlighting the reality of spiritual warfare. In the context of <a href="/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>, Paul is in Ephesus, a city known for its idolatry and occult practices. The evil spirit's response indicates that spiritual entities are aware and can interact with the physical world. This aligns with biblical teachings on the existence of spiritual realms (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>).“Jesus I know, The evil spirit's acknowledgment of Jesus underscores His authority and power over the spiritual realm. This recognition is consistent with other New Testament accounts where demons recognize Jesus' divine nature (<a href="/mark/1-24.htm">Mark 1:24</a>, <a href="/luke/4-34.htm">Luke 4:34</a>). It affirms the belief in Jesus' supremacy over all spiritual forces, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a>, where every knee shall bow at His name.and I know about Paul, The spirit's awareness of Paul highlights the apostle's significant impact in spreading the Gospel and challenging the kingdom of darkness. Paul's reputation in the spiritual realm is a testament to his effective ministry and the power of God working through him. This reflects the biblical principle that believers, when filled with the Holy Spirit, can have authority over evil (<a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a>).but who are you?” This question exposes the lack of authority and genuine faith in the sons of Sceva, who attempted to use Jesus' name without a true relationship with Him. It serves as a warning against using the name of Jesus as a mere formula or incantation. The incident illustrates the necessity of a personal relationship with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to wield spiritual authority (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/evil_spirit.htm">Evil Spirit</a> A demonic entity that recognizes the authority of Jesus and Paul but questions the authority of the sons of Sceva. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The Son of God, whose name holds power and authority over evil spirits. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle of Jesus Christ, known for his missionary journeys and powerful ministry, recognized by the evil spirit. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_sceva.htm">Sons of Sceva</a> Jewish exorcists attempting to invoke the name of Jesus without a personal relationship or authority, leading to their failure. 5. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A significant city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to Artemis and a center for magical practices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_in_christ.htm">Authority in Christ</a> True spiritual authority comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Without this relationship, invoking His name is ineffective. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_realities.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Realities</a> The spiritual realm recognizes genuine authority. Believers must be aware of the reality of spiritual warfare and the power of Jesus' name. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_presumption.htm">The Danger of Presumption</a> Presuming authority without a relationship with Christ can lead to spiritual defeat and danger, as seen with the sons of Sceva. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_name.htm">The Power of Jesus' Name</a> The name of Jesus is powerful and effective when used by those who are His true followers, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_the_world.htm">Witnessing to the World</a> The incident in Ephesus led to the spread of the Gospel and the fear of the Lord, showing how God can use even failures to advance His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_seven_sons_of_sceva.htm">Who were the seven sons of Sceva?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'vagabond'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does "vagabond" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_a_second_baptism_needed_in_acts_19_2-6.htm">In Acts 19:2-6, how credible is the claim that believers who were already baptized needed a second baptism for the Holy Spirit, and why wouldn't the first baptism suffice?</a> <a href="/q/acts_10_47-48__why_immediate_gentile_baptism.htm">Acts 10:47-48 - How does the immediate baptism of Gentiles align with other biblical passages emphasizing a longer process of conversion?</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>(15) Jesus I know, and Paul I know . . .--Better, Jesus I acknowledge. The two verbs are different in the Greek, the one implying recognition of authority, the latter, as colloquially used, though originally it had a stronger meaning, a more familiar acquaintance. The possessed man, identifying himself, as the Gadarene did, with the demon, stood in awe of the Name of Jesus, when uttered by a man like St. Paul; but who were these seven pretenders, that they should usurp authority over him?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Said unto them for said, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/19-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Eventually, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [one of] the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil πονηρὸν (ponēron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. spirits πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. answered ἀποκριθὲν (apokrithen) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. I know, γινώσκω (ginōskō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I know about ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1987.htm">Strong's 1987: </a> To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with. Paul, Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you, ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who τίνες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you?” ἐστέ (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/19-15.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:15 The evil spirit answered Jesus I know (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:16" /></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>