So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
People would take handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched Paul's skin and bring them to sick people. When they did this, diseases would leave and evil spirits would get cast out.
Paul's healing power was so real that even his clothes could heal people when he wasn't there.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul is depicted as performing miracles in Ephesus, a prominent city in Asia Minor known for its grand temple to the goddess Artemis and its prevalence of pagan rituals. This verse describes an extraordinary event during Paul's ministry, where handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his body were taken to the sick, resulting in healings and the expulsion of evil spirits, which showcased the power of the Holy Spirit in the early church. Such occurrences helped authenticate Paul's apostolic authority and advanced the spread of Christianity amid a culture fascinated by magic and idolatry.
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