Acts 16:19

was gone = came out. Same word as in Acts 16:18 . Perhaps the demon rent and tore her in coming out, as in Mark 9:26 . Luke 9:42 .

caught = laid hold on.

drew = dragged. Greek. helkuo. Compare Acts 21:30 , where helko, the classical form, is used, and see note on John 12:32 .

marketplace . Greek. agora. Where the courts were held. Latin. forum.

rulers = authorities. Greek. archon.