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

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Other Translations for Acts 19:31

BSB

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.

AKJV

And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

CPDV

And some of the leaders from Asia, who were his friends, also sent to him, requesting that he not present himself in the amphitheatre.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.

SMT

And certain also of the chief of Asia, being friends to him, having sent to him, besought not to give himself into the theatre.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 19:31

AndG2532Conjunction certainG5100ofthechiefofAsiaG775Noun MasculinewhichwereG5607Verb hisG846 friendsG5384Adjective sentG3992Verb untoG4314Preposition himG846 desiringG3870VerbhimthathewouldG1325Verb notG3361 adventureG1325Verb himselfG1438 intoG1519PrepositionthetheatreG2302Noun Neuter

Commentary for Acts 19:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 19:31

Summary

Asian leaders urge Paul to avoid the dangerous crowd

Place

Ephesus

Event

Officials warn Paul

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD