18. This went on for several days. Finally, Paul got so upset that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ, I order you to leave this girl alone!” At once the evil spirit left her.
19. When the girl's owners realized that they had lost all chances for making more money, they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them into court.
20. They told the officials, “These Jews are upsetting our city!
21. They are telling us to do things we Romans are not allowed to do.”
22. The crowd joined in the attack on Paul and Silas. Then the officials tore the clothes off the two men and ordered them to be beaten with a whip.