20 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.

Other Translations of Acts 19:20

King James Version

20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

English Standard Version

20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.

The Message

20 In such ways it became evident that the Word of the Master was now sovereign and prevailed in Ephesus.

New King James Version

20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.

New Living Translation

20 So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 19:20

Commentary on Acts 19:13-20

(Read Acts 19:13-20)

It was common, especially among the Jews, for persons to profess or to try to cast out evil spirits. If we resist the devil by faith in Christ, he will flee from us; but if we think to resist him by the using of Christ's name, or his works, as a spell or charm, Satan will prevail against us. Where there is true sorrow for sin, there will be free confession of sin to God in every prayer and to man whom we have offended, when the case requires it. Surely if the word of God prevailed among us, many lewd, infidel, and wicked books would be burned by their possessors. Will not these Ephesian converts rise up in judgement against professors, who traffic in such works for the sake of gain, or allow themselves to possess them? If we desire to be in earnest in the great work of salvation, every pursuit and enjoyment must be given up which hinders the effect of the gospel upon the mind, or loosens its hold upon the heart.