Acts
King James Version (KJV)
Acts 19:31
“And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.”
King James Version (KJV)
Acts 19:31 Context
28And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. 30And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. 31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. 32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. 34But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
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Translation Details for Acts 19:31
And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
Other Translations for Acts 19:31
Bible Commentary for Acts 19:31
Wesley's Notes for Acts 19:31
19:31 The principal officers of Asia - The Asian priests, who presided over the public games, which they were then celebrating in honour of Diana.
People's Bible Notes for Acts 19:31
Ac 19:31 Certain of the chief of Asia. The chief officials of the province. These men, called Asiarchs, were ten in number, and were chosen annually from the chief towns of the province called Asia to preside over games and festivals. The president of their body always lived in Ephesus. Which were his friends. Possibly in sympathy with the gospel. We have many instances in the life of Paul in which the great Roman officials treat him with not only respect, but sympathy.
And certaine of the chiefe of Asia, which were his friends, sent vnto him, desiring him that he would not aduenture himselfe into the Theatre.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And some of the rulers of Asia, being his friends, sent to him, requesting him seriously not to put himself in danger by going into the theatre.
- Basic English Bible
Even some of Paul's friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
and some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent to him and urged him not to throw himself into the theatre.
- Darby Bible
And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
And certain also of the chief officers of Asia, being his friends, sent unto him, and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
- English Revised Version
Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
- World English Bible