Acts 19:36

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash.

American Standard Version (1901)

Seeing then that these things cannot be gainsaid, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.

Bible in Basic English

So then, because these things may not be doubted, it would be better for you to be quiet, and do nothing unwise.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For as much therefore as these things cannot be contradicted, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Free Bible Version

Since these facts can't be denied, you should stay calm—don't do anything rash.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing then that no man can speake against these things, ye ought to be appeased, and to doe nothing rashly.

King James (Authorized) Version

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Plain English Version

Nobody can say that those things are not true. So you have to be quiet now. Don’t do anything that will make trouble for us.

Translation for Translators

Of course everyone knows that, and no one can say that these things are not true. So you should be quiet now. Do not suddenly do anything ◄foolish/that will cause us trouble►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Seeing then that these things are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash.

Noah Webster Bible

Seeing then that these things cannot be contradicted, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

World English Bible

Seeing then that these things can’t be denied, you ought to be quiet and to do nothing rash.

Young's Literal Translation

these things, then, not being to be gainsaid, it is necessary for you to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Context

The Riot in Ephesus

³⁵Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?³⁶Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash.³⁷For you have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed our temple nor blasphemed our goddess.

Summary

In Acts 19:36, the town clerk of Ephesus calms the crowd that was in an uproar over the preaching of Paul, emphasizing that the men were not temple robbers nor blasphemers of their goddess Artemis. This verse showcases the importance of maintaining order and addressing conflicts peacefully through legal means. It also reveals the power of diplomacy and wise leadership in diffusing tense situations and preventing violence. The town clerk's speech serves as a reminder to seek understanding and clarity before jumping to conclusions or taking rash actions. Overall, Acts 19:36 highlights the significance of upholding justice and resolving disputes with wisdom and discernment.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Seeing that these things cannot be spoken against, &c.--Like a true legal man, he urges that such was notoriously the constitution and fixed character of the city, with which its very existence was all but bound up. Did they suppose that all this was going to be overturned by a set of itinerant orators? Ridiculous! What did they mean, then, by raising such a stir?

Acts 19:36

The Riot in Ephesus

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash.

American Standard Version (1901)

Seeing then that these things cannot be gainsaid, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.

Bible in Basic English

So then, because these things may not be doubted, it would be better for you to be quiet, and do nothing unwise.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For as much therefore as these things cannot be contradicted, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Free Bible Version

Since these facts can't be denied, you should stay calm—don't do anything rash.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing then that no man can speake against these things, ye ought to be appeased, and to doe nothing rashly.

King James (Authorized) Version

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Plain English Version

Nobody can say that those things are not true. So you have to be quiet now. Don’t do anything that will make trouble for us.

Translation for Translators

Of course everyone knows that, and no one can say that these things are not true. So you should be quiet now. Do not suddenly do anything ◄foolish/that will cause us trouble►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Seeing then that these things are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash.

Noah Webster Bible

Seeing then that these things cannot be contradicted, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

World English Bible

Seeing then that these things can’t be denied, you ought to be quiet and to do nothing rash.

Young's Literal Translation

these things, then, not being to be gainsaid, it is necessary for you to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

Acts 19:36

Verse

Context

The Riot in Ephesus

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Acts 19:36

The Riot in Ephesus

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary