Acts 19:11-22
Lesson 265
Read both the "King James Bible" and the "New Living Translation."
In this lesson:
"Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?"
Paul praying and writing.
Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Oil on canvas.
(From The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC)
Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Oil on canvas.
(From The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC)
Who was -
Sceva -
Sceva was the Jewish chief priest in Ephesus. We see in this passage that he had seven sons who tried to profit off of Jesus' name.
Erastus -
A devout Christian and the chamberlain (treasurer) for the city of Corinth (Romans 16:23). In this passage, Paul sends Erastus to minister in Macedonia (19:22).
Sceva -
Sceva was the Jewish chief priest in Ephesus. We see in this passage that he had seven sons who tried to profit off of Jesus' name.
Erastus -
A devout Christian and the chamberlain (treasurer) for the city of Corinth (Romans 16:23). In this passage, Paul sends Erastus to minister in Macedonia (19:22).
Study Tip:
As you read, think of your own chapter titles to describe the main topic in each passage.
As you read, think of your own chapter titles to describe the main topic in each passage.