And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, " I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. " And he came out that very hour.

1. If this were an isolated event - Paul could just ignore it.

2. But this went on for several days.

3. Paul was annoyed. The Greek word means - troubled, displeased, pained, offended.

4. Paul does not speak to the girl, but to the spirit that possessed her.

5. In the name of Jesus Christ. By the power and authority of Jesus, Paul orders the demon spirit to remove itself from this girl.

6. He came out. Jesus has power over demons.

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