Acts 19:31
Even some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent word to him, urging him not to venture into the theater.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
KJV1611 – Modern English
And certain chiefs of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, urging him not to adventure himself into the theater.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G1161} certain{G5100} also of the Asiarchs,{G775} being{G5607} his{G846} friends,{G5384} sent{G3992} unto{G4314} him{G846} and besought{G3870} him{G846} not{G3361} to adventure himself{G1438} into{G1519} the theatre.{G2302}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G1161}{G2532} certain{G5100} of the chief of Asia{G775}, which were{G5607}{(G5752)} his{G846} friends{G5384}, sent{G3992}{(G5660)} unto{G4314} him{G846}, desiring{G3870}{(G5707)} him that he would{G1325} not{G3361} adventure{G1325}{(G5629)} himself{G1438} into{G1519} the theatre{G2302}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Certayne also of ye chefe of Asia which were his frendes sent vnto him desyrynge him that he wolde not preace into the comen hall.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Certayne also of ye chefe of Asia which were Pauls good frendes, sent vnto him, and desyred him, that he shulde not preasse in to the open place.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Certaine also of the chiefe of Asia which were his friendes, sent vnto him, desiring him that hee woulde not present him selfe in the Common place.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
But certaine of ye chiefe of Asia, which were his friendes, sent vnto hym, desiryng hym that he would not preasse into the common hall.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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 certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
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.
World English Bible (2000)
Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Even some of the provincial authorities who were his friends sent a message to him, urging him not to venture into the theater.
Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:7 : 7 When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
- Acts 16:6 : 6 Paul and his companions traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia but were kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.
- Acts 19:10 : 10 This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.
- Acts 21:12 : 12 When we heard this, we and the local believers pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
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- Acts 19:29-302 verses77%
29 The whole city was filled with confusion, and they rushed together to the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul's traveling companions.
30 Paul wanted to go in before the crowd, but the disciples would not let him.
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23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and not to prevent his friends from attending to his needs.
- Acts 19:32-332 verses73%
32 Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in disarray, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
33 The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd gave instructions to him. Alexander motioned with his hand and wanted to make a defense to the assembly.
- Acts 23:30-312 verses71%
30 When I was informed of a plot against the man, I sent him to you immediately and also instructed his accusers to state their case against him before you. Farewell.
31 So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris.
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4 Accompanying him as far as Asia were Sopater of Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and from Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
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10 When the dissension became violent, the commander, fearing that Paul might be torn apart by them, ordered the troops to go down and take him by force from among them and bring him into the barracks.
- Acts 25:2-32 verses70%
2 The chief priest and the leaders of the Jews brought charges against Paul and were urging Festus.
3 They asked him as a favor to transfer Paul to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him along the way.
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12 When we heard this, we and the local believers pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
- Acts 21:29-324 verses70%
29 They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with Paul in the city and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
30 The whole city was stirred up, and there was a commotion. They seized Paul, dragged him out of the temple, and immediately the gates were shut.
31 While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in uproar.
32 At once, he took soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and his soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
- Acts 23:17-215 verses70%
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, 'Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.'
18 So the centurion took him, led him to the commander, and said, 'The prisoner Paul called me and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you.'
19 The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked him privately, 'What is it you have to tell me?'
20 He said, 'The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they are going to inquire more thoroughly about him.'
21 But do not be persuaded by them, because more than forty of them are lying in wait for him. They have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they have killed him. Now they are ready and waiting for your consent.
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22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time.
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15 Now then, you and the council should notify the commander to bring Paul down to you, as though you are going to investigate his case more thoroughly. We are ready to kill him before he gets here.
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27 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him,
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17 After three days, Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, 'Brothers, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'
- Acts 22:29-302 verses69%
29 Immediately, those who were about to interrogate him stepped away. The commander was also afraid, realizing that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
30 The next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul was being accused by the Jews, the commander released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
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30 The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.
- Acts 24:18-192 verses69%
18 While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without a crowd or any disturbance.
19 But there are some Jews from Asia who ought to be here before you to bring charges if they have anything against me.
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15 When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him, requesting a judgment against him.
- Acts 27:1-33 verses68%
1 When it was decided that we should sail to Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, of the Imperial Regiment.
2 We boarded a ship from Adramyttium, which was about to sail to ports along the coast of Asia, and we set sail. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.
3 The next day we landed at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to visit his friends so they could provide for his needs.
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18 Even with these words, they barely restrained the crowds from sacrificing to them.
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19 After greeting them, Paul gave a detailed account of everything God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
- Acts 16:38-392 verses68%
38 The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were afraid.
39 So they came to appease them, escorted them out of the prison, and requested them to leave the city.
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15 From there, the brothers and sisters, having heard about us, came as far as Appius Forum and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he gave thanks to God and was encouraged.
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40 For we are in danger of being charged with rioting over today’s events, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion." Having said this, he dismissed the assembly.
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27 When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he greatly helped those who through grace had believed.
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4 Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of devout Greeks and a considerable number of prominent women.
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23 So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience hall with the military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
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12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat.
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34 Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another. Because the commander could not get at the truth due to the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.
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7 But Lysias, the commander, came and intervened with great force, taking him out of our hands.
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24 Also provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be taken safely to Felix, the governor.
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43 But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,
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18 When they arrived, he said to them, 'You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in Asia.'
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20 Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding these charges.