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exorcists

people who send evil spirits away from people or places

the name of the Lord Jesus

Here, "name" refers to Jesus's power and authority.

By the Jesus whom Paul proclaims

"Jesus" was a common name at the time, so these exorcists wanted people to know of whom they spoke.

By the Jesus

"by the authority of Jesus" or "by the power of Jesus"