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Acts 19:40 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Acts 19:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.”
Acts 19:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:40
For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar—The town clerk reveals his primary concern: Roman oversight. The phrase κινδυνεύομεν ἐγκαλεῖσθαι στάσεως (kindyneuomen enkaleisthai staseōs, 'we are in danger to be accused of sedition') uses the serious charge of στάσις (stasis, 'insurrection, riot'). Under Roman rule, unauthorized assemblies, especially violent ones, could be interpreted as rebellion—a capital offense for leaders and potentially leading to loss of civic privileges for the entire city.There being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse—The c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:40
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“who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?,Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?,,,,,,,,”
“Paul sent for the disciples”
“Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
“he said”
“news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.”
“and gathering a crowd”