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Acts 19:31 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 19:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 31 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Acts 19:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:31
Certain of the chief of Asia (Ἀσιάρχαι, Asiarchai)—provincial elites who oversaw imperial cult worship and public festivals, men of immense wealth and political influence. That these pagan officials were his friends (φίλοι, philoi) demonstrates Paul's relational skill in winning respect across religious boundaries without compromising gospel truth. They sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself (μὴ δοῦναι ἑαυτὸν, mē dounai heauton—literally 'not give himself') into the theatre.Their concern was pragmatic: Paul's presence would escalate violence, not quell it. Even powerfu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:31
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“so that all those who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“both we and they of that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.”
“they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.”