Acts 19:40

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 19:40

BSB
For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today's events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion."
AKJV
For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
CPDV
For now we are in peril of being convicted of sedition over today's events, since there is no one guilty (against whom we are able to provide evidence) in this gathering."
ERV
For indeed we are in danger to be accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause for it: and as touching it we shall not be able to give account of this concourse.
NHEB
For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we would not be able to give an account of this commotion."
SMT
For we are also in danger to be called in question for this day, being no cause for which we shall be able to give back word of this confederation.

Commentary for Acts 19:40

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Overview of Acts 19:40
Summary
Official warns of legal consequences for riot behavior
Place
Ephesus theater
Event
Warning of legal consequences
Estimated Time Period
c. 55 AD
Category
Law