Acts 19

Continuing from chapter 18, evidently, Apollos never received the Holy Spirit when he converted. What turns out is that Apollos repented like John the Baptist preached but did not commit to the resurrected Jesus. Being good is not enough. Relying on Jesus is the answer.

Paul, back in the synagogue at Ephesus (notice even he makes big statements but does not always mean it,) is rejected again. He is successful outside the synagogue. Paul casts out demons (mental illness or addiction?) and, in a funny interlude, others try to copy him without believing in Jesus. The demons respond, "Who the heck are you?"

Many people become followers of the Way (Christianity.) Some in bold reversals. The local silversmiths see Paul as bad for their idol business. The whole city gets in an uproar. A riot ensues with some involved not even knowing why they are there.  Finally, a local official brings calm and says, "Take it to court."