31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.


In Context

28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

29 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.

30 And when Paul would have entered in to the people, the disciples suffered him not.

31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not why they were come together.

33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defense to the people.

Acts 19:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring [him] that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:31Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:31And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:31And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:31and some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent to him and urged him not to throw himself into the theatre.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:31And certain also of the chief officers of Asia, being his friends, sent unto him, and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:31And certain of the chief of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:31Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:31and certain also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, having sent unto him, were entreating him not to venture himself into the theatre.