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Acts 19:41 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 19:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.”
Acts 19:41 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:41
And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly—The town clerk's authority is absolute; the crowd obeys immediately. The verb ἀπέλυσε (apelyse, 'dismissed, released, sent away') is the same used for Pilate releasing Barabbas and for Jesus 'sending away' crowds. The mob that had been shouting for hours (v. 34 notes 'about the space of two hours') disperses at an official's word, demonstrating that civic authority, when rightly used, can quell chaos.This assembly (ἐκκλησίαν, ekklēsian) is now legally dismissed, ending the illegal gathering. The parallel is instructive: just as the town cl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:41
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“the roaring of their waves”
“but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.”
“brothers”