Acts 19:14

And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.

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Other Translations for Acts 19:14

BSB

Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.

AKJV

And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.

CPDV

And there were certain Jews, the seven sons of Sceva, leaders among the priests, who were acting in this way.

ERV

And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, a chief priest, which did this.

NHEB

There were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did this.

SMT

And there were certain sons of Sceva, a Jew, chief priest, seven doing this.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 19:14

AndG1161ConjunctiontherewereG2258Verb sevenG2033Noun sonsG5207Noun MasculineofoneScevaG5100aJewG2453AdjectiveandchiefofthepriestsG749Noun MasculinewhichdidG4160Verb soG5124

Commentary for Acts 19:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 19:14

Summary

Seven priests' sons attempt fraudulent exorcism

Place

Ephesus

Event

Sons of Sceva attempt exorcism

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD