Name: Sheridan Yates
Bible Study Project: Observation
Passage: Acts 19:11-22
A. I have read Acts 19:11-22 in both a formal translation (NASB, NRSV, ESV, or CSB)
and a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer. Please use the
translation provided in your digital library or found at Biblegateway.com
Yes
No
Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities and 3
differences between the way both translations cover this story. These similarities and differences
should be related to the text itself rather than the translation. For example, an observation like,
“The formal translation is harder to read” is not an acceptable observation because it deals with
the translation itself rather than the text. You may list as many similarities and differences that
you find providing that you meet the minimum amount for each one.
Similarity – Both versions talk about how the handkerchiefs or aprons that touched Jesus’ skin
were taken to people with diseases, illnesses, or evil spirits and they were healed.
Similarity – Both translations tell that the seven exorcists are Sceva’s sons.
Difference – The ESV version says, “I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul proclaims” but the
NIV version says, “in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” The
NIV version is more of a command and the ESV version is more like a plea.
Difference – The ESV version says that the name of Jesus was “extolled” when fear fell upon the
Jews and Greeks. However, the NIV version says the name of Jesus was held in “high honor,"
Difference - In the NIV translation when the evil spirit overpowered them and gave them a
beating it says, “they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.” However, in the ESV version it
does not clarify that they were bleeding it just says, “they ran out of the house naked and
wounded.”
C. Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying.
1. Main characters: (List them)
Paul
Timothy
Erastus
