Acts 16:16-18
“And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.”
What does Acts 16:16-18 mean?
The King James Version of Acts 16:16-18 reads: "And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the…
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In Acts 16:16-18, we encounter a poignant moment that illuminates the collision between mundane existence and supernatural authority. The scripture reads: "And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her…
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O Heavenly Father, in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, we come before Thee with humble hearts and a deep sense of reverence for Your Divine Presence. We thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105). Today, as we reflect upon…
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