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.
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, х perierchomenoon (G4022) Ioudaioon (G2453).] - simply, 'wandering' or 'traveling' Jews, who went from place to place practicing exorcism, or the art of conjuring evil spirits to depart out of the possessed. That such a power did exist, for some time at least, seems implied in Matthew 12:27. But, no doubt, this would breed imposture; and the present case is very different from that referred to in Luke 9:49-50.
Took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you - rather, 'I adjure you' (according to what is beyond doubt the true reading)
By Jesus whom Paul preacheth - a striking testimony to the power of Christ's name in Paul's mouth.