Acts 16:18
And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
Cross-reference
Acts 16:16 introduces this same slave girl with a spirit of divination that Paul exorcises here.
In Acts 19:12-17, the sons of Sceva fail to exorcise because they lack authority — contrast with Paul's successful exorcism in Jesus' name.
In Acts 3:6, Peter heals in Jesus' name — showing the apostolic pattern of performing miracles by invoking Jesus' name.
Acts 19:11 reports extraordinary miracles through Paul—this exorcism is a specific example of such power.
In Acts 9:34, Peter heals Aeneas in Jesus' name — another example of apostolic authority through the name.
In Acts 3:16, Peter heals through faith in Jesus' name—same reliance on the name for power as Paul's exorcism.
In Mark 1:25, Jesus silences a demon with the same command — Paul's exorcism mirrors Jesus' own authority over unclean spirits.
In Mark 1:34, Jesus forbids demons to speak because they know him — Paul continues this practice of refusing demonic testimony.
Mark 16:17 promises believers will cast out demons in Jesus' name — Paul demonstrates this by commanding the spirit to come out.
Luke 10:17-19 describes disciples' authority over demons in Jesus' name, directly paralleling Paul's action.
In John 14:12, Jesus promises believers will do His works; Paul's exorcism here directly fulfills that promise.
Matthew 17:18 records Jesus rebuking a demon and it leaving — a direct narrative parallel to Paul's command.
Luke 4:35 records Jesus rebuking a demon and it coming out — a clear parallel to Paul's rebuke.
Mark 5:8 has Jesus commanding an unclean spirit 'come out' — Paul's command in Jesus' name closely mirrors this.
Luke 9:1 records Jesus giving disciples authority over demons — Paul exercises that same authority here.
Romans 15:19 describes Paul's ministry with signs and wonders—this exorcism is a concrete instance of that work.
Colossians 2:15 states Christ disarmed spiritual powers — Paul's exorcism shows that victory in practice.