Acts 19:15

King James Version (KJV)

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Translations

Acts 19:15 - Amplified Bible

But [one] evil spirit retorted, Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?

Acts 19:15 - American Standard Version

And the evil spirit answered and said unto them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye?

Acts 19:15 - Bible in Basic English

And the evil spirit, answering, said to them, I have knowledge of Jesus, and of Paul, but who are you?

Acts 19:15 - Darby Bible

But the wicked spirit answering said to them, Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; but *ye*, who are ye?

Acts 19:15 - English Standard Version

But the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?"

Acts 19:15 - King James Version

And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Acts 19:15 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero el espìritu malo respondiò, y les dijo: A Jesùs conozco, y sé quién es Pablo, pero vosotros, ¿quiénes sois?

Acts 19:15 - The Message

Acts 19:15 - New American Standard Bible

And the evil spirit answered and said to them, "I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?"

Acts 19:15 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero el espìritu malo les respondiò: "A Jesùs conozco, y sé quién es Pablo, pero ustedes, ¿quiénes son?"

Acts 19:15 - World English Bible

The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"

Acts 19:15 - Young's Living Translation

and the evil spirit, answering, said, `Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with; and ye -- who are ye?`

Acts 19:15 - Additional Comments

It was a common practice to make a living by driving out demons (Luke 11:19). During this they would often recite a long list of deities to make sure they included the right ones. So here they try is using Jesus' name, to match the power that Paul had. It doesn't work.
Here is a clear indication of the difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus. (Other examples of demons with spiritual knowledge - Luke 4:33-34, 8:28.) There are those who have read the Bible, who have studied it, and have a great knowledge of it, but do not know Jesus.
These men failed to realize that the power was from God, not from magic or incantations. It wasn't what was said or how it was said, but the faith behind it. That is why attending church, learning the lingo, singing the songs, etc. does nothing without faith. Tell me about your faith! Show me your faith! In James we read faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Okay, don't show me your faith - show me the evidence of your faith by the results in your life.
Are you scared of demons, or are they scared of you? Is your name known in Hell? Are you respected in Hell? The demon says "I know Paul".
Interestingly, sometimes prayer with fasting is required to cast out demons. Yes, with fasting (Matt 17:21).

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