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href="/bsb/acts/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If there is anything further you want to bring up, it must be settled in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And if there are complaints about other matters, they can be settled in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you seek anything further, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are seeking anything beyond this, it must be settled in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But if you inquire anything beyond this, it will be solved in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the lawful meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if you want anything beyond this, it will be settled in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you seek anything further, it must be decided in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you want something else, it must be decided in a legal assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But if ye seek anything about other matters, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But if you want to do more than that, the matter will have to be brought before the city council. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But if ye seek anything about other matters, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If you want anything else, you must settle the matter in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But if there is something more that you want, it will have to be settled in a legal meeting of citizens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you want anything else, it must be settled in the regular assembly, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are seeking anything concerning other matters, it must be settled in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if you want anything in addition, it will have to be settled in a legal assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But if you seek anything further, it will be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But if you desire anything further, it will have to be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But if you seek anything about other matters, it will be settled in the regular assembly. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And if you seek after anything concerning other matters, it will be determined in the legal assembly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But if you inquire anything beyond this, it will be solved in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And if ye seek after anything concerning other matters, in the legal assembly it shall be determined;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But if ye inquire anything concerning, other things, it shall be explained in a lawful assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if you would inquire about other things, this can be decided in a lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If you have anything further to investigate, let the matter be settled in the lawful assembly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If there is anything further you want to know, it must be settled in the regular assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if you want something else, it must be determined in a lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And if you seek anything other than what is granted by the law, the assembly will be dismissed.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But if you have any inquiries to make about other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But if you are seeking something concerning other things, it shall be settled in the lawful church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And if ye have any dispute about other matters, it shall be terminated in a lawful assembly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but if the contest be about other matters, it may be decided in a regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But if you desire anything further, it will have to be settled in the regular assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But, if ye seek anything about other matters, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But if ye are enquiring any thing about other matters, let it be decided in a lawful assembly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/19-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6570" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1934.htm" title="1934: epizēteite (V-PIA-2P) -- To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave.">you are seeking</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anything</a> <a href="/greek/4008.htm" title="4008: peraiterō (Adv) -- Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.">beyond this,</a> <a href="/greek/1956.htm" title="1956: epilythēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To loose, release; I solve, settle, explain, interpret, decide. From epi and luo; to solve further, i.e. to explain, decide.">it must be settled</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a</a> <a href="/greek/1772.htm" title="1772: ennomō (Adj-DFS) -- (a) legal, statutory, duly constituted, (b) under the law, obedient to the law. From en and nomos; legal, or subject to.">legal</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">assembly.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">40</span>For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14-15</a></span><br />But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. / But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Acts 25:10-12</a></span><br />Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. / If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” / Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Acts 24:19-21</a></span><br />who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me. / Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, / unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29</a></span><br />I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Acts 16:37-39</a></span><br />But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!” / So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. / They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Acts 25:16</a></span><br />I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Acts 22:30</a></span><br />The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10</a></span><br />When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Acts 25:8</a></span><br />Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a></span><br />And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Deuteronomy 17:8-9</a></span><br />If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-22.htm">Exodus 18:22-26</a></span><br />Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you. / If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.” / Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">1 Kings 3:16-28</a></span><br />At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5-10</a></span><br />He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a></span><br />The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if you inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.</p><p class="hdg">lawful.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39</a></b></br> But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Business</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/16-21.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Question</a> <a href="/hosea/2-11.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-41.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Business</a> <a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Further</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Regular</a> <a href="/acts/20-30.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if you are seeking anything beyond this</b><br>This phrase is part of a speech given by the city clerk of Ephesus during a tumultuous gathering. The context involves a riot incited by silversmiths who were losing business due to the spread of Christianity, which was turning people away from idol worship. The "anything beyond this" refers to grievances or issues that the crowd might have beyond the immediate disturbance. The city clerk is urging the crowd to consider the proper channels for addressing such matters, emphasizing order and legality. This reflects the Roman emphasis on law and order, as Ephesus was a significant city in the Roman province of Asia.<p><b>it must be settled</b><br>The use of "settled" indicates a resolution or decision that is to be reached through a formal process. This reflects the Roman legal system, which was highly structured and provided mechanisms for resolving disputes. The emphasis on settlement through legal means underscores the importance of justice and order, which are themes found throughout the Bible. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18-20</a>, the Israelites are instructed to appoint judges and officials to ensure justice in their communities.<p><b>in a legal assembly</b><br>The "legal assembly" refers to the official gathering of citizens in a city to conduct public business, known as the "ekklesia" in Greek. This was a common practice in Greek and Roman cities, where citizens would gather to discuss and decide on civic matters. The city clerk's insistence on using a legal assembly highlights the importance of following established procedures and respecting authority. This concept of orderly assembly can be seen in the early church's gatherings, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where believers met regularly for teaching, fellowship, and prayer. The idea of a legal assembly also foreshadows the ultimate assembly of believers in the heavenly kingdom, as mentioned in <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22-24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to the goddess Artemis. It was a center of commerce and religion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/demetrius.htm">Demetrius</a></b><br>A silversmith in Ephesus who incited a riot against Paul and his companions because their preaching was affecting the sale of idols.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_town_clerk.htm">The Town Clerk</a></b><br>A city official who calmed the riotous crowd and emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through lawful means.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Paul’s ministry in Ephesus was the catalyst for the events leading to the riot.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_riot_in_ephesus.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a></b><br>A significant event where the preaching of the Gospel led to economic and social upheaval, demonstrating the transformative power of the Christian message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lawful_resolution.htm">The Importance of Lawful Resolution</a></b><br>Christians are called to respect and utilize legal systems to resolve disputes, reflecting a commitment to order and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_peacemakers.htm">The Role of Peacemakers</a></b><br>Believers should strive to be peacemakers in their communities, promoting harmony and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_the_gospel_on_society.htm">The Impact of the Gospel on Society</a></b><br>The transformative power of the Gospel can lead to significant societal changes, sometimes causing conflict with established norms and practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Christians are encouraged to respect and pray for those in authority, recognizing their role in maintaining peace and order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>Like Paul, believers should remain steadfast in their faith, even when facing opposition or societal pressure.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_the_nearest_church_to_me.htm">Where is the nearest church to me?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_rioting.htm">What is the Bible's stance on rioting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/best_way_to_sponsor_a_child.htm">What is the best way to sponsor a child?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_invocation_prayer.htm">What is the Invocation Prayer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) <span class= "bld">It shall be determined in a lawful assembly.</span>--Better, in <span class= "ital">the</span> lawful assembly. The argument is that, should the alleged grievance be one that called for legislative rather than judicial action, the matter would have to be referred to the regular meeting of the <span class= "ital">ecclesia, </span>which the town-clerk had probably the right to summon. There they could present their <span class= "ital">gravamen, </span>and petition for redress. Here also the inscriptions discovered by Mr. Wood (vi. 6, p. 50) give an interesting illustration of the official phraseology. An image of Athena is to be placed "above the bench where the boys sit," at "every <span class= "ital">lawful</span> (or <span class= "ital">regular</span>)<span class= "ital"> ecclesia."</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> <span class="accented">- Seek</span> for <span class="accented">inquire</span>, A.V.; about for <span class="accented">concerning</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">settled</span> for <span class="accented">determined</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">the regular</span> for <span class="accented">a lawful</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">If ye seek</span>, etc (<span class="greek">ἐπιζητεῖτε</span>). <span class="greek">Ἐπιζητεῖν</span> means either "to make inquiry" or" to desire earnestly." The verb in the next clause, <span class="greek">ἐπιλυθήσεται</span>, it shall be "settled," or "solved," favors the first sense: "If you wish to inquire further into the spread of Paul's doctrine, and the best way of dealing with it, the question should be decided in an assembly of the <span class="greek">δῆμος</span>, legally convened." For <span class="greek">περὶἑτέρων</span>, about other matters, some manuscripts read <span class="greek">περαιτέρω</span>, further. The regular assembly. That summoned by a magistrate in the constitutional way. The Greek cities under the Roman government preserved their rights and liberties, and the privilege of popular assemblies. The town clerk, therefore, gave them their choice of either having the case tried before the proconsuls or having it laid before the <span class="accented">ecclesia</span> of the <span class="accented">demos</span>, if they wished it to be gone into on wider and deeper grounds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/19-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δέ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰ</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are seeking</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιζητεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(epizēteite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anything</span><br /><span class="grk">τι</span> <span class="translit">(ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beyond this,</span><br /><span class="grk">περαιτέρω</span> <span class="translit">(peraiterō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4008.htm">Strong's 4008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it must be settled</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιλυθήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(epilythēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1956.htm">Strong's 1956: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loose, release; I solve, settle, explain, interpret, decide. From epi and luo; to solve further, i.e. to explain, decide.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">legal</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐννόμῳ</span> <span class="translit">(ennomō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1772.htm">Strong's 1772: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) legal, statutory, duly constituted, (b) under the law, obedient to the law. From en and nomos; legal, or subject to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembly.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκκλησίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(ekklēsia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/19-39.htm">Acts 19:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/19-39.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:39 But if you seek anything about other (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>