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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he dismissed them, and they dispersed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />After saying this he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />After saying this he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And after saying this he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After saying this he dismissed the meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After saying this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After saying this, he dismissed the assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After saying this, he told the people to leave. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After saying this, he dismissed the assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After saying this, he dismissed the meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After saying this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />With these words he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he had thus spoken, he dismissed the 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 having said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and these things having said, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having said these, he loosed the 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 when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the 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 when he has said these things, he dismissed the multitude. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And having said these things, he dismissed the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and so saying, he dissolved the assembly.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />having thus harangued them, he broke up the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />With these words he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, having thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/19-41.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=6586" 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">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.” <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apelysen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">he dismissed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsian (N-AFS) -- 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><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/16-39.htm">Acts 16:39-40</a></span><br />They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. / After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-8.htm">Acts 17:8-9</a></span><br />On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed. / And they collected bond from Jason and the others and then released them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14-16</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.” / And he drove them away from the judgment seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Acts 21:30-36</a></span><br />The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Acts 23:9-10</a></span><br />A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?” / The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Acts 24:2-9</a></span><br />When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. / But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23-27</a></span><br />The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. / Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. / But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a></span><br />Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / 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="/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13-16</a></span><br />Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, / and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. / Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a></span><br />From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a></span><br />When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a></span><br />And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.</p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1,2</a></b></br> A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:17</a></b></br> The words of wise <i>men are</i> heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.</p><p class="hdg">he dismissed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a></b></br> Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a></b></br> For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Words</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>After he had said this</b><br>This phrase refers to the conclusion of a speech given by the city clerk of Ephesus. The city clerk was a significant official, responsible for maintaining order and records. His speech was a response to the uproar caused by the silversmiths, who were upset over the impact of Paul's ministry on their trade related to the temple of Artemis. The clerk's words were intended to calm the crowd and prevent further disorder, which could attract Roman intervention. This reflects the Roman emphasis on maintaining public order and the potential consequences of civil unrest.<p><b>he dismissed the assembly</b><br>The assembly here refers to the gathering of people in Ephesus, which had become chaotic due to the silversmiths' agitation. The Greek word for assembly is "ekklesia," which is also used in the New Testament to refer to the church, though in this context, it denotes a civic gathering. The dismissal by the city clerk highlights the importance of lawful conduct and the avoidance of mob rule. This incident underscores the tension between the early Christian movement and established religious and economic systems. It also illustrates the protective role of Roman law, which, at times, inadvertently shielded early Christians from persecution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_town_clerk.htm">The Town Clerk</a></b><br>A key figure in the city of Ephesus, responsible for maintaining order and managing civic affairs. In this passage, he plays a crucial role in calming the crowd and dismissing the assembly.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple of Artemis. It was a center of commerce and religion, and the events in <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a> highlight the tension between the spread of Christianity and local pagan practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a></b><br>A gathering of Ephesians, stirred up by the silversmith Demetrius, who was concerned about the impact of Paul's preaching on their trade and the worship of Artemis.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/demetrius.htm">Demetrius</a></b><br>A silversmith who incited the crowd against Paul and his companions, fearing the loss of income from the sale of idols and the decline of Artemis worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>An apostle spreading the Gospel in Ephesus, whose teachings were causing a significant cultural and economic shift in the city.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_civic_leaders.htm">The Role of Civic Leaders</a></b><br>The town clerk's actions demonstrate the importance of wise and calm leadership in resolving conflicts. Christians are encouraged to pray for and support leaders who seek peace and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a></b><br>The disturbance in Ephesus highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, which can challenge societal norms and economic structures. Believers should be prepared for opposition when living out their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_order_and_peace.htm">Maintaining Order and Peace</a></b><br>The dismissal of the assembly underscores the biblical principle of maintaining peace and order. Christians are called to be peacemakers in their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>Paul's experience in Ephesus serves as an example of standing firm in faith despite opposition. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their witness for Christ.<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/what_defines_an_unbiblical_baptism.htm">What defines an unbiblical baptism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_upper_room_significant.htm">Why is the Upper Room significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_acts_19_23-41's_riot_in_ephesus_plausible.htm">Could the riot and shift in worship in Acts 19:23-41 realistically occur, or does it conflict with historical and archaeological evidence about Ephesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_4,000_fed_with_few_loaves_fish.htm">In Mark 8:1-9, how can 4,000 people be fed with just a few loaves and fish without violating natural laws?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/19-41.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">[After]</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had said</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰπὼν</span> <span class="translit">(eipōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[this],</span><br /><span class="grk">ταῦτα</span> <span class="translit">(tauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he dismissed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέλυσεν</span> <span class="translit">(apelysen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative 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">assembly.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκκλησίαν</span> <span class="translit">(ekklēsian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative 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/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/19-41.htm">Acts 19:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/19-41.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:41 When he had thus spoken he dismissed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 20:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 20:1" /></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>