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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 />Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And many of those having believed were coming, confessing and declaring their deeds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also many of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also, many of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Many of those who had become believers were coming, confessing and disclosing their [former sinful] practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Many also of them that had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Many who were followers now started telling everyone about the evil things they had been doing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Many also of them that had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Many believers openly admitted their involvement with magical spells and told all the details.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Many of the believers came, publicly admitting and revealing what they had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Many who became believers kept coming to confess and talk about what they had been doing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Many also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Many also of those who had believed came, confessing and declaring their deeds. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />many also of those who believed were coming, confessing and declaring their acts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And many of those having believed were coming, confessing and declaring their deeds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> many also of those who did believe were coming, confessing and declaring their acts,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And many of them having believed came, acknowledging and proclaiming their deeds.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And many of them that believed, came confessing and declaring their deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And many believers were arriving, confessing, and announcing their deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Many of those who had become believers came forward and openly acknowledged their former practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Also many of those who became believers confessed and disclosed their practices.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And many of them that believed came, and told their faults, and confessed what they had done.<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 />Many of those who believed were coming and relating their wrongdoing, and they were confessing the things that they were doing.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And many of those who believed came and confessed, and made known their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and many of those having believed came, confessing, and renouncing their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And many of those who believed came, confessing and declaring their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />many that believed came to confess, and give an account of their past actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Many also of those who believed came confessing without reserve what their conduct had been,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Many also of those who had believed were coming, confessing, and declaring their practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And many of them that believed came confessing and declaring their <i>former</i> practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/19-18.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=6351" 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">17</span>This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">Many</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pepisteukotōn (V-RPA-GMP) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">had believed</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">now</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ērchonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To come, go. ">came forward,</a> <a href="/greek/1843.htm" title="1843: exomologoumenoi (V-PPM-NMP) -- From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully.">confessing</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/312.htm" title="312: anangellontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.">disclosing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4234.htm" title="4234: praxeis (N-AFP) -- From prasso; practice, i.e. an act; by extension, a function.">deeds.</a> </span> <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.…<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="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-6.htm">Matthew 3:6</a></span><br />Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Mark 1:5</a></span><br />People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a></span><br />He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Psalm 32:5</a></span><br />Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/5-5.htm">Leviticus 5:5</a></span><br />If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/5-7.htm">Numbers 5:7</a></span><br />and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a></span><br />But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-22.htm">2 Chronicles 30:22</a></span><br />And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-2.htm">Nehemiah 9:2-3</a></span><br />Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-13.htm">Jeremiah 3:13</a></span><br />Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21</a></span><br />But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a></span><br />“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds.</p><p class="hdg">confessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/16-21.htm">Leviticus 16:21</a></b></br> And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send <i>him</i> away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-40.htm">Leviticus 26:40</a></b></br> If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-27.htm">Job 33:27,28</a></b></br> He looketh upon men, and <i>if any</i> say, I have sinned, and perverted <i>that which was</i> right, and it profited me not; 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The context is Ephesus, a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to Artemis and its diverse population. The believers here were likely a mix of Jews and Gentiles, reflecting the early church's expansion beyond Jewish communities. The use of "believed" suggests a genuine conversion experience, aligning with the broader New Testament theme of faith as the means of salvation (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>).<p><b>now came forward</b><br>The act of coming forward implies a public declaration or action. In the cultural context of Ephesus, where magic and occult practices were prevalent, this public step would have been significant and potentially costly. It demonstrates the transformative power of the Gospel, compelling believers to take bold steps in their faith journey. This public act can be seen as a form of repentance, aligning with the biblical call to turn away from sin and towards God (<a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a>).<p><b>confessing</b><br>Confession here involves acknowledging one's sins or wrongdoings. Biblically, confession is an important aspect of repentance and is often linked with forgiveness (1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>). In the context of Ephesus, this confession might have included renouncing previous practices related to magic or idolatry. The act of confessing publicly would have served as a powerful testimony to the transformative work of Christ in their lives.<p><b>and disclosing their deeds</b><br>Disclosing deeds suggests a detailed revelation of past actions, particularly those that were hidden or shameful. In Ephesus, known for its magical practices, this likely included the renunciation of sorcery and the burning of scrolls related to such practices (<a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Acts 19:19</a>). This act of disclosure is a demonstration of the believers' commitment to living in the light, as encouraged in <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11-13</a>. It also reflects the biblical principle that true repentance involves not only turning away from sin but also making restitution where possible (<a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor where Paul conducted significant ministry work. It was known for its temple to Artemis and was a center of pagan worship and occult practices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a></b><br>Individuals who had come to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of Paul and others. They were previously involved in various sinful practices, including magic and idolatry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/confession_and_disclosure.htm">Confession and Disclosure</a></b><br>The act of openly admitting one's sins and practices, particularly those related to the occult and idolatry, as a sign of genuine repentance and transformation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The primary missionary and teacher in Ephesus during this time, whose preaching and miracles led many to faith in Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/occult_practices.htm">Occult Practices</a></b><br>Activities related to magic and sorcery, which were prevalent in Ephesus and were renounced by the new believers as they turned to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_confession.htm">The Power of Confession</a></b><br>Confession is a powerful act that brings hidden sins into the light, allowing for healing and restoration. It is a necessary step in the process of repentance and spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/renouncing_sinful_practices.htm">Renouncing Sinful Practices</a></b><br>True belief in Christ leads to a transformation that includes renouncing past sinful behaviors. This is a public declaration of a changed life and commitment to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The act of confessing sins within a community of believers fosters accountability and support, which are crucial for spiritual maturity and overcoming sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following Christ may require giving up practices, relationships, or possessions that are contrary to His teachings. This can be challenging but is essential for genuine discipleship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_witness_of_a_transformed_life.htm">The Witness of a Transformed Life</a></b><br>The public confession and renunciation of sin serve as a powerful testimony to others of the transformative power of the Gospel.<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/who_was_judah_in_the_bible.htm">Is the Corporate Confession of Sin biblically supported?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_corporate_sin_confession_biblical.htm">Is the Corporate Confession of Sin biblically supported?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_'first_works'_in_rev_2_5.htm">What are the "first works" in Revelation 2:5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_christianity_adopt_paganism.htm">Why did Christianity borrow from pagan traditions?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">And many that believed.</span>--More accurately, <span class= "ital">many of those that had believed.</span> The word is probably used, as in <a href="/acts/19-2.htm" title="He said to them, Have you received the Holy Ghost since you believed? And they said to him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.">Acts 19:2</a>, for the whole process of conversion, including baptism, confession in this instance following on that rite, instead of preceding it. The words do not definitely state whether the confession was made privately to St. Paul and the other teachers, or publicly in the presence of the congregation; but the latter is, as in the confession made to the Baptist, much the more probable. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/3-6.htm" title="And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.">Matthew 3:6</a>.) The feeling of a vague awe at this contact with the Unseen in some, the special belief in Christ as the Judge of all men in others, roused conscience into intense activity; the sins of their past lives came back upon their memories, and it was a relief to throw off the burden by confessing them.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> <span class="accented">- Many also of them that had believed</span> for <span class="accented">and many that believed</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">confessing and declaring</span> for <span class="accented">and confessed and showed</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Many also of them that had believed</span>. This and the following verse speak of that class of converts who had previously been addicted to magic arts. It gives us a curious view of the extent to which magic prevailed among the Jews at this time. Nor was it less prevalent in heathen Ephesus. The magic formulae of Ephesus were famous under the name of <span class="greek">Ἐφέσια γράμματα</span> (see Renan, pp. 344,345, note), and the belief in magic seems to have been universal. Hesychius gives as the names of the oldest Ephesian charms, Aski, Kataski, Lix, Petrax, Damnameneus, AEsion, which he explains as meaning severally "Darkness, Light," "the Earth," "the Year," "the Truth" (Lewin, p. 334). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/19-18.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">Many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοί</span> <span class="translit">(polloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<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">had believed</span><br /><span class="grk">πεπιστευκότων</span> <span class="translit">(pepisteukotōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">now</span><br /><span class="grk">τε</span> <span class="translit">(te)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came forward,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤρχοντο</span> <span class="translit">(ērchonto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">confessing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξομολογούμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(exomologoumenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1843.htm">Strong's 1843: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully.</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">disclosing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναγγέλλοντες</span> <span class="translit">(anangellontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deeds.</span><br /><span class="grk">πράξεις</span> <span class="translit">(praxeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4234.htm">Strong's 4234: </a> </span><span class="str2">From prasso; practice, i.e. an act; by extension, a function.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/19-18.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:18 Many also of those who had believed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:19" /></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>