Acts 19:31
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the town clerk had appeased the people,.... Caused them to cease their loud outcry, so as that he could be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Certain of the chief of Asia - τῶν Ἀσιαρχῶν tōn Asiarchōn. Of the Asiarchs. These were persons who presided over…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Certain of the chief of Asia - Τινες των Ασιαρχων; Some of the Asiarchs. The Asiarchs were those to whom the care and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 19:21-41
I. Paul is here brought into some trouble at Ephesus, just when he is forecasting to go thence, and to cut out work for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends The Greek is one word, literally "Asiarchs." These were…