Acts 19 · Scofield
Have Not as in A.V., "since ye believed," but as in R.V. and marg.: "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, disciples of John the Baptist, looking backward to an accomplished redemption. Romans 8:9 ; 1 Corinthians 6:19 ; Ephesians 1:13 .
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 11:21,22 ; 1 John 4:4 .
spirit i.e. in his own mind. Cf. (See Scofield " Acts 20:22 ") .
about the way concerning the Way, i.e. Christ. John 14:6 .
world "oikoumene" = inhabited earth. (See Scofield " Luke 2:1 ") .
Diana Gr. Artemis. Not anciently of the Greek pantheon, but an Eastern goddess. Cf. Judges 2:13 . (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 .