This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

1. This event became the talk of the town. Everyone seemed to hear about the fakes and the genuine.

2. The result was two-fold:

1. Fear - All the "fakers" were put on notice. Try pulling stunts like this and it will backfire and you will end up - possessed, exposed and embarrassed.

2. Jesus magnified - Jesus quickly becomes known as real, as opposed to the Jewish fakes. The name of Jesus rises in popularity and respect.

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