HAVE Not as in A.V, "since ye believed," but as in R.V. And margin reference, "Did ye receive the Holy Spirit when ye believed?" Paul was evidently impressed by the absence of spirituality and power in these so-called disciples. Their answer brought out the fact that they were Jewish proselytes, di... [ Continue Reading ]
OVERCAME The sons of Sceva sought to imitate a power to which they were strangers, only to their own confusion. This striking witness from another side caused fear to fall on all. PREVAILED (Luke 11:21); (Luke 11:22); (1 John 4:4).... [ Continue Reading ]
SPIRIT That is, in his own mind. (_ See Scofield) - (Acts 20:22). _... [ Continue Reading ]
ABOUT THE WAY Concerning the Way, that is, Christ. (John 14:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
WORLD (Greek, "oikoumenē", means "inhabited earth"). (_ See Scofield) - (Luke 2:1). _... [ Continue Reading ]
DIANA Greek "Artemis". Not anciently of the Greek pantheon, but an Eastern goddess. Compare (_ See Scofield) - (Judges 2:13). _ But "Diana of the Ephesians" was rather a particular image of Artemis, reputed to have fallen from heaven; (Acts 19:35).... [ Continue Reading ]