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Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, &#8220In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!&#8221 At that moment the spirit left her. <a href="/nlt/acts/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> This went on day after day until Paul got so exasperated that he turned and said to the demon within her, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And instantly it left her. <a href="/esv/acts/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour. <a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she continued this for many days. And Paul having been distressed and having turned, said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her." And it came out that hour. <a href="/kjv/acts/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. <a href="/nkjv/acts/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. <a href="/nasb_/acts/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now she continued doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and he turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!” And it came out at that very moment. <a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> She continued doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, &#8220I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!&#8221 And it came out at that very moment. <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And she continued doing this for many days. But Paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!” And it came out at that very moment. <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And she continued doing this for many days. But being greatly annoyed, Paul turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to leave her!” And it left at that very moment. <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She continued doing this for several days. Then Paul, being greatly annoyed and worn out, turned and said to the spirit [inside her], “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ [as His representative] to come out of her!” And it came out at that very moment. <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She did this for many days. Paul was greatly annoyed. Turning to the spirit, he said, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her! ” And it came out right away. <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And she did this for many days. But Paul was greatly aggravated and turning to the spirit, said, &#8220I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!&#8221 And it came out right away. <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And this she did for many days. But Paul, being sore troubled, turned and said to the spirit, I charge thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out that very hour. <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This went on for several days. Finally, Paul got so upset that he turned and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ, I order you to leave this girl alone!" At once the evil spirit left her. <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And this she did for many days. But Paul, being sore troubled, turned and said to the spirit, I charge thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out that very hour. <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> She kept doing this for many days. Paul became annoyed, turned to the evil spirit, and said, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" As Paul said this, the evil spirit left her. <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> She did this for many days, until Paul became so upset that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I order you to come out of her!" The spirit went out of her that very moment. <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> She kept doing this for many days until Paul became annoyed, turned to her and told the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus the Messiah to come out of her!" And it came out that very moment. <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> She continued to do this for many days. But Paul became greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" And it came out of her at once. <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> She was doing this for many days. But Paul, becoming greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out at once. <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This she persisted in for a considerable time, until Paul, wearied out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out immediately. <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> She was doing this for many days. But Paul, becoming greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!” It came out that very hour. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And this she was doing for many days, but Paul having been grieved, and having turned, said to the spirit, “I command you, in the Name of Jesus Christ, to come forth from her”; and it came forth the same hour. <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she continued this for many days. And Paul having been distressed and having turned, said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her." And it came out that hour. <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and this she was doing for many days, but Paul having been grieved, and having turned, said to the spirit, 'I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come forth from her;' and it came forth the same hour. <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this did she for many days. And Paul, having been exercised, and having turned back to the spirit, said, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out the same hour.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And this she did many days. But Paul being grieved, turned, and said to the spirit: I command thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her. And he went out the same hour. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now she behaved in this way for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out from her.” And it went away in that same hour. <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> She did this for many days. Paul became annoyed, turned, and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” Then it came out at that moment. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She kept doing this for many days. But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And she did this for many days. So Paul was indignant and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it left her the same hour. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And thus she was doing for many days, and Paulus was angered and he said to that spirit, “I command you in the name of Yeshua The Messiah to come out of her”, and at that moment, it came out.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And this she continued to do for many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit: I command you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And she continued to do this many days. And Paul, being worn out, and turning round, said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her. And he came out the same hour. <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this she did for several days. Then Paul was wearied out, and turning, said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> this she did for several days, till Paul tir'd with it turn'd about, and said to the spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ I command you to quit her; and instantly he came out. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This she persisted in for a considerable time, until Paul, wearied out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out immediately. <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And this she was doing for many days. But Paul, having been troubled, and turning, said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out from her." And it came out that very hour! <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And this she did for many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-18.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=5347" 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/16.htm">Paul and Silas Imprisoned</a> …17This 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!” 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiei (V-IIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">She continued</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollas (Adj-AFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Eventually</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1278.htm" title="1278: diaponētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To be greatly troubled. From dia and a derivative of ponos; to toil through, i.e. be worried.">grew so aggravated</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1994.htm" title="1994: epistrepsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From epi and strepho; to revert.">he turned</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">“In</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">the name</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: Parangellō (V-PIA-1S) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">I command</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthein (V-ANA) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">to come out</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her!”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">the spirit left her</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">at that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">very moment.</a> 19When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.…<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/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25-26</a> But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” / At this, the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and came out with a loud shriek. <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a> But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16</a> When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. <a href="/mark/9-25.htm">Mark 9:25</a> When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.” <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Luke 9:42</a> Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. <a href="/matthew/17-18.htm">Matthew 17:18</a> Then Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment. <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17</a> And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; <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="/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15-16</a> But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” / Then 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. <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Acts 8:7</a> With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Acts 19:12</a> so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a> But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. <a href="/luke/11-20.htm">Luke 11:20</a> But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. <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="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.being.<a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Acts 14:13-15</a> Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people… <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25,26,34</a> And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him… I command.<a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.<a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Acts 9:34</a> And Peter said unto him, AEneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.<a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Acts 19:12-17</a> So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Annoyed</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/acts/14-28.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/11-11.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/john/8-7.htm">Persisted</a> <a href="/acts/14-20.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/15-24.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/john/4-6.htm">Wearied</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/16-16.htm">Annoyed</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Command</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/acts/20-2.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/16-39.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Persisted</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/17-8.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Wearied</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 16</div>1. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,</a> 7. <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,</a> 14. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">convert Lydia,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">and cast out a spirit of divination;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">The prison doors are opened.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">The jailor is converted,</a> 35. <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">and they are delivered.</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/16.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/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>She continued this for many days. The persistence of the slave girl, who was possessed by a spirit of divination, highlights the spiritual opposition faced by Paul and his companions. In the Greco-Roman world, divination was a common practice, often associated with pagan rituals and the worship of false gods. The girl's actions, though seemingly harmless, were a distraction from the true message of the Gospel. Her persistence can be seen as a test of endurance and discernment for Paul, reflecting the ongoing spiritual warfare that believers encounter.Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, Paul's aggravation indicates a righteous indignation rather than mere annoyance. His response shows discernment, recognizing the spiritual nature of the disturbance. This moment underscores the importance of spiritual discernment in ministry, as Paul identifies the true source of the disruption. The act of turning to address the spirit directly demonstrates Paul's authority and confidence in the power of Christ over demonic forces.“In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” The invocation of Jesus Christ's name is significant, as it reflects the early church's understanding of the authority and power vested in Jesus. This command is not a magical incantation but a declaration of Christ's sovereignty over all spiritual realms. The use of Jesus' name is consistent with other New Testament accounts where His name is invoked for healing and deliverance (e.g., <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a>, <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Acts 4:10</a>). This phrase also emphasizes the belief in the power of Jesus' name to bring about immediate and miraculous change.And the spirit left her at that very moment. The immediate departure of the spirit confirms the authority of Jesus Christ and the effectiveness of Paul's command. This instantaneous deliverance serves as a testament to the power of God and the truth of the Gospel message. It also highlights the contrast between the temporary power of demonic forces and the eternal power of Christ. This event parallels other instances in the Gospels where Jesus Himself casts out demons, reinforcing the continuity of His work through His apostles (e.g., <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25-26</a>, <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle of Jesus Christ, known for his missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. In this passage, he demonstrates spiritual authority. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_slave_girl.htm">The Slave Girl</a> A young woman possessed by a spirit of divination, which allowed her to predict the future. She was being exploited by her owners for financial gain. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_divination.htm">The Spirit of Divination</a> A demonic spirit that enabled the slave girl to tell fortunes. The Greek term used is (pneuma pyth?na), referring to a spirit associated with the oracle of Delphi. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where this event took place. It was a Roman colony and a significant location for early Christian missions. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Name of Jesus Christ</a> The authority by which Paul commands the spirit to leave the girl, demonstrating the power of Jesus over demonic forces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_in_christ.htm">Authority in Christ</a> Believers have authority in the name of Jesus to confront and overcome spiritual opposition. This authority is not of our own but is granted through Christ. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_ministry.htm">Discernment in Ministry</a> Paul’s response came after many days, indicating the need for discernment and patience in spiritual matters. We must seek God’s timing and wisdom in addressing spiritual issues. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_name.htm">The Power of Jesus' Name</a> The immediate departure of the spirit upon Paul’s command highlights the power inherent in the name of Jesus. This power is available to believers today. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_oppression.htm">Freedom from Oppression</a> The deliverance of the slave girl signifies Jesus’ mission to set captives free, both spiritually and physically. We are called to be agents of liberation in our communities. <a href="/topical/c/confronting_exploitation.htm">Confronting Exploitation</a> The passage challenges us to recognize and confront systems of exploitation and injustice, advocating for those who are oppressed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16</a> <a href="/q/how_does_persistence_achieve_justice.htm">What defines the spirit of Python?</a> <a href="/q/what_power_does_jesus'_name_hold.htm">What power does Jesus' name hold?</a> <a href="/q/why_were_paul_and_silas_jailed.htm">Why were Paul and Silas imprisoned in Philippi?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_abraham_have.htm">What does the Bible say about seeing spirits and demons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) But Paul, being grieved . . .--It is obvious that the constant repetition of these clamorous cries must have been a hindrance to the Apostle's work, disturbing him as he talked to the other women at the proseucha. Was it not right for him to do as his Master had done with the demoniacs of Gadara (see Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/8-28.htm" title="And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.">Matthew 8:28-34</a>), and to restore the woman to her true self, by teaching her to distinguish between her longing for deliverance and the wild passions that hindered her from attaining it? And so he spoke, and the evil spirit "came out the same hour." Here the history ends, as far as the damsel was concerned; but we can hardly think that she was left to drift back into ignorance and unbelief. Would not such a one find shelter and comfort at the hands of the women who "laboured" with the Apostle? (<a href="/philippians/4-2.htm" title="I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.">Philippians 4:2</a>.) May we not think of her gratitude as showing itself in the gifts that were sent to the Apostle, upon whom she had unwillingly brought so much suffering? (<a href="/philippians/4-15.htm" title="Now you Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but you only.">Philippians 4:15</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - She did for did she, A.V.; for many for many, A.V.; sore troubled for grieved, A.V.; charge for command, A.V.; it for he, A.V.; that very for the same, A.V. Command (παραγγέλλω, as in <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Acts 1:4</a>; <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28</a>; and ver. 23 of this chapter, etc.). The only other instances of exorcism by St. Paul are these recorded in <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Acts 19:12</a> and 15. The question of possession by spirits is too large a one to be discussed here. It must suffice to notice that St. Paul in his action (as our Lord before him had done), and St. Luke in his narrative, distinctly treat possession, and expulsion by the power of Christ, as real. <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>She continued ἐποίει (epoiei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. this Τοῦτο (Touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. for ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. many πολλὰς (pollas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. days. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. [Eventually] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative 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. grew so aggravated διαπονηθεὶς (diaponētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1278.htm">Strong's 1278: </a> To be greatly troubled. From dia and a derivative of ponos; to toil through, i.e. be worried. [that] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he turned ἐπιστρέψας (epistrepsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1994.htm">Strong's 1994: </a> From epi and strepho; to revert. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. spirit, πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. “In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive 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. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. I command Παραγγέλλω (Parangellō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to come out ἐξελθεῖν (exelthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. of ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. her!? αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <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. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the spirit] left her ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. at that αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <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. very moment. ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 16:18 She was doing this for many days (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/16-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 16:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 16:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/16-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 16:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 16:19" /></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>