Acts 19 summary points

  • v 1 to 10 Paul arrives at Ephesus and meets disciples who have only been baptised into John's baptism. They are instructed by Paul, who re-baptises them in the name of Jesus. Paul tells his hearers about God's Kingdom. When opposition increases, Paul moves to the school of Tyrannus and preaches to all who will listen
  • v 11 to 20 Jewish exorcists trying to cure a man by using the name of Jesus fraudulently are overpowered by him, causing many to believe. Many of those who practise magical arts burn their books
  • v 21 to 41 The whole of Ephesus is in uproar as pagan craftsmen see their livelihood threatened by the gospel message. The town clerk then calms the multitude and dismisses the assembly

Timeline AD 60

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