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Acts 19:36 Cross-References
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“Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.”
Acts 19:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:36
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against—The town clerk of Ephesus, addressing the riot sparked by Demetrius and the silversmiths, makes a shrewd rhetorical move. The phrase ἀναντιρρήτων (anantirrētōn, 'undeniable, irrefutable') refers not to the truth of Artemis worship but to its established status in Ephesus. He's appealing to the crowd's pride in their city's religious prestige while defusing mob violence.Ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly—The imperatives δέον ἐστιν (deon estin, 'it is necessary') and μηδὲν προπετὲς πράσσειν (mēden propetes prassein, 'to practice ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:36
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“but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
“Go not forth hastily to strive”
“You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do.,And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.,,,,,,,,”