Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater. New Living Translation Some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, also sent a message to him, begging him not to risk his life by entering the amphitheater. English Standard Version And even some of the Asiarchs, who were friends of his, sent to him and were urging him not to venture into the theater. Berean Standard 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 Literal Bible And also some of the Asiarchs being friends to him, having sent to him, were urging him not to venture into the theatre. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater. New American Standard Bible Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent word to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater. NASB 1995 Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater. NASB 1977 And also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater. Legacy Standard Bible Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater. Amplified Bible Even some of the Asiarchs (officials) who were his friends sent word to him and repeatedly warned him not to venture into the amphitheater. Christian Standard Bible Even some of the provincial officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, pleading with him not to venture into the amphitheater. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even some of the provincial officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, pleading with him not to take a chance by going into the amphitheater. American Standard Version And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre. Contemporary English Version A few of the local officials were friendly to Paul, and they sent someone to warn him not to go. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even some officials who were from the province of Asia and who were Paul's friends sent messengers to urge him not to risk going into the theater. Good News Translation Some of the provincial authorities, who were his friends, also sent him a message begging him not to show himself in the theater. International Standard Version Even some officials of the province of Asia who were his friends sent him a message urging him not to risk his life in the theater. Majority Standard 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. NET Bible Even some of the provincial authorities who were his friends sent a message to him, urging him not to venture into the theater. New Heart English Bible Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater. Webster's Bible Translation And certain of the chief of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater. Weymouth New Testament A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him, sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. World English Bible Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand also some of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, having sent to him, were pleading [with] him not to venture into the theater himself. Berean Literal Bible And also some of the Asiarchs being friends to him, having sent to him, were urging him not to venture into the theatre. Young's Literal Translation and certain also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, having sent unto him, were entreating him not to venture himself into the theatre. Smith's Literal Translation And certain also of the chief of Asia, being friends to him, having sent to him, besought not to give himself into the theatre. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre. Catholic Public Domain Version And some of the leaders from Asia, who were his friends, also sent to him, requesting that he not present himself in the amphitheatre. New American Bible and even some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent word to him advising him not to venture into the theater. New Revised Standard Version even some officials of the province of Asia, who were friendly to him, sent him a message urging him not to venture into the theater. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd likewise some of the chiefs of Asia Minor, because they were his friends, sent to him, begging him not to risk his life by entering the theatre. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Even the Rulers of Asia, because they loved him, sent and begged him not to offer himself to enter the theater. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSome of the Asiarchs also, who were friendly to him, sent to him, and besought him not to trust himself into the theater. Godbey New Testament and certain ones of the Asiatic rulers, also being friends to him, having sent to him, continued to entreat him not to give himself up into the theatre. Haweis New Testament And some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent unto him, admonishing him not to venture himself into the theatre. Mace New Testament but was prevented by his disciples, and by the primates of Asia, who were his friends, and sent to desire he would not venture to the theatre: Weymouth New Testament A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him, sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. Worrell New Testament And some also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, sending to him, were beseeching him not to venture himself into the theater. Worsley New Testament And some also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, sent to him and desired him not to venture himself into the theatre. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Riot in Ephesus…30Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him. 31 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. 32Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.… Cross References Acts 17:5-9 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” ... Acts 16:19-24 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. / They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil / by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.” ... Acts 14:4-7 The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. / But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, ... Acts 13:50-51 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. / So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. Acts 9:23-25 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. Acts 21:30-36 The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. ... Acts 23:12-24 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... Acts 24:5-9 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ... Acts 25:2-3 where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts 27:42-43 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom. / But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp. 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, / who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, / hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. John 7:1 After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him. John 11:53-54 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. / As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. Treasury of Scripture 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. the chief. Acts 19:10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. Acts 16:6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. desiring. Acts 21:12 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. Jump to Previous Adventure Asia Begged Begging Besought Chief Danger Desiring Entreating Few Friendly Friends Message Messages Officials Paul Province Public Repeated Repeatedly Requesting Seriously Theater Theatre Throw Urged VentureJump to Next Adventure Asia Begged Begging Besought Chief Danger Desiring Entreating Few Friendly Friends Message Messages Officials Paul Province Public Repeated Repeatedly Requesting Seriously Theater Theatre Throw Urged VentureActs 19 1. The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.8. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles. 13. The Jewish exorcists, 16. are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit. 19. Conjuring books are burnt. 21. Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul; 35. which is appeased by the town clerk. Even some of Paul’s friends This phrase highlights the social connections Paul had established during his missionary journeys. The Greek word for "friends" here is "φίλοι" (philoi), indicating close companions or associates. In the context of the early church, these friendships were crucial for the spread of the Gospel. Paul's ability to form such bonds reflects the Christian principle of fellowship and community, which is emphasized throughout the New Testament. These relationships were not just personal but also strategic for the mission of the church. who were officials of the province sent word to him begging him not to venture into the theater There is something significant in the fact that the Asiarchs were St. Paul's friends. The manliness, tact, and courtesy which tempered his zeal and boldness, seem always to have gained for him the respect of men in authority: Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:7), Gallio (Acts 18:14-17), Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25:9; Acts 26:28; Acts 26:32), the centurion Julius (Acts 27:3; Acts 27:43). The Asiarchs, too, from different motives, took the same course as the disciples. They knew that his appearance would only excite the passions of the crowd, be perilous to himself, and increase the disturbance in the city. . . . Verse 31. - Certain also for certain, A.V. (the more natural order would be, and certain of the chief officers of Asia also); chief officers for chief, A.V.; being for which were, A.V.; and besought him not to for desiring him that he would not, A.V. Chief Officers of Asia. The Greek word is Asiarchs (Ἀσιάρχαι). The Asiarchs, ten in number, were officers annually chosen from all the cities of Proconsular Asia, to preside over all sacred rites, and to provide at their own expense the pub-lie games in honor of the gods and of the deity of the emperor. This necessitated their being men of high rank and great wealth, and Schleusner adds that they were priests. The name Asiarch is formed like Luciarchai, Syriarchai, Phoenicharchai, etc. We have here another striking proof of the enormous influence of Paul's preaching in Asia, that some of these very officers who were chosen to preside over the sacred rites of the gods, and to advance their honor by public games, were now on Paul's side.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Evenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. some τινὲς (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [Paul’s] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. friends φίλοι (philoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5384: Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. who were ὄντες (ontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. officials of the province of Asia Ἀσιαρχῶν (Asiarchōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 775: From Asia and arche; an Asiarch or president of the public festivities in a city of Asia Minor. sent word πέμψαντες (pempsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. to him, πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. begging παρεκάλουν (parekaloun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to venture δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. theatre. θέατρον (theatron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2302: From theaomai; a place for public show, i.e. General audience-room; by implication, a show itself. 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