ACTS 19:29 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.”
Instead, he sent a message to the Asiarchs, his friends, asking them not to venture into the theater — The Asiarchs (Asiarchoi), wealthy benefactors of Asia's civic cults, possessed influence with civic magistrates. Paul's appeal to their friendship ('his friends,' philoi) suggests relational investment.
Church Fathers on Acts 19:29
And cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. And the whole city was filled with confusion: and rushed with one accord into the theatre. Acts 19:29. Such is the way with vulgar minds, any trivial occasion shall hurry them away and inflame their passions. Therefore it behooves to do (things) with (strict) examination. But see how contemptible they were, to be so exposed to all (excitements)! Having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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