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Acts 19:30 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 19:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.”
Acts 19:30 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 19:30
When Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not—Paul's instinct was martyrological courage: enter the theatre and confront the mob directly. The Greek ἐβούλετο (ebouleto, 'would have') indicates Paul's determined intention, not casual consideration. Yet the disciples (μαθηταί, mathētai) physically prevented him—οὐκ εἴων αὐτόν (ouk eiōn auton, 'did not permit him').This tension between apostolic boldness and prudent protection recurs throughout Acts. Paul's willingness to die for Christ was commendable, but wisdom sometimes requires strategic retreat to preserve ...
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Cross-References for Acts 19:30
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“I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”
“and said”
“and struck the Philistine”
“a third part under the hand of Joab”
“Barnabas and Paul”