Overview
The Bible addresses sceva across 5 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Demons, Ephesus and Presumption.
Key Bible verses about sceva
New Testament
Acts
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sceva for yourself
- Begin with Acts 19:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Miracles, Demons, Ephesus and Presumption.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sceva?
The Bible addresses sceva across 5 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Miracles, Demons, Ephesus and Presumption.
How many Bible verses are about sceva?
The Bible references sceva in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sceva?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 19:13: “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.”
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