Acts 19

Paul, coming to Ephesus, finds certain disciples who had not received the gift of the Holy Ghost, knowing only the baptism of John, but receive it through the imposition of his hands, Acts 19:1-7 . He preaches for three months in the synagogues, Acts 19:8 . Many being hardened, he leaves the synagogues, and teaches daily in the school of Tyrannus for two years, Acts 19:9 , Acts 19:10 . He works many miracles, Acts 19:11 , Acts 19:12 . Account of the vagabond exorcist Jews, and the seven sons of Sceva, Acts 19:13-17 . Many are converted, and burn their magical books, Acts 19:18-20 . Paul purposes to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, and afterwards to Rome; but, having sent Timotheus and Erastus to Macedonia, continues a little longer in Asia, Acts 19:21 , Acts 19:22 . Demetrius, a silversmith of Ephesus, raises an uproar against Paul, which, after some tumultuous proceedings, is appeased by the town clerk, vv. 23-41.