11 Bible Verses about magic

Most Relevant Verses

Acts 19:19

and not a few of those who had practised magical arts brought their books together and burnt them in the presence of all. The total value was reckoned and found to be 50,000 silver coins.

Acts 8:11

His influence over them arose from their having been, for a long time, bewildered by his sorceries.

Acts 8:18

When, however, Simon saw that it was through the laying on of the Apostles' hands that the Spirit was bestowed, he offered them money.

Acts 8:9

Now for some time past there had been a man named Simon living there, who had been practising magic and astonishing the Samaritans, pretending that he was more than human.

Acts 4:7

So they made the Apostles stand in the centre, and demanded of them, "By what power or in what name have you done this?"

Matthew 20:15

Have I not a right to do what I choose with my own property? Or are you envious because I am generous?'

Acts 16:16

One day, as we were on our way to the place of prayer, a slave girl met us who claimed to be inspired and was accustomed to bring her owners large profits by telling fortunes.

From Thematic Bible


Magic » Lying wonders, spurious miracles

Matthew 7:22

Many will say to me on that day, "'Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Thy name, and in Thy name expelled demons, and in Thy name performed many mighty works?'

Magic » Divination

Magic » Sorcery

Acts 13:6

When they had gone through the whole length of the island as far as Paphos, they there met with a Jewish magician and false prophet, Bar-Jesus by name,

Magic » Magicians

More verses: Exodus 9:11

Magic » Soothsayers

Acts 16:16

One day, as we were on our way to the place of prayer, a slave girl met us who claimed to be inspired and was accustomed to bring her owners large profits by telling fortunes.

Magic » Necromancy

Topics on Magic

Sorcery And Magic

Revelation 18:23

Never again shall the light of a lamp shine in thee, and never again shall the voice of a bridegroom or of a bride be heard in thee. For thy merchants were the great men of the earth, and with the magic which thou didst practise all nations were led astray.

Never miss a post