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Most of the people did not even know why they were there. <a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Inside, the people were all shouting, some one thing and some another. Everything was in confusion. In fact, most of them didn’t even know why they were there. <a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now some cried out one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together. <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there. <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So some indeed were crying out one thing; others another. For the assembly was confused, and most did not know for what cause they were assembled. <a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. <a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together. <a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together. <a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together. <a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know for what cause they had come together. <a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the meeting was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together. <a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now some shouted one thing and some another, for the gathering was in confusion and most of the people did not know why they had come together. <a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some were shouting one thing and some another, because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together. <a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and some another, because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together. <a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. <a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some of the people in the meeting were shouting one thing, and others were shouting something else. Everyone was completely confused, and most of them did not even know why they were there. <a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. <a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some people shouted one thing while others shouted something else. The crowd was confused. Most of the people didn't even know why they had come together. <a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Meanwhile the whole meeting was in an uproar: some people were shouting one thing, others were shouting something else, because most of them did not even know why they had come together. <a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and some another, since the crowd was confused, and most of them didn't know why they were meeting. <a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there. <a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a> So then some were shouting one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had met together. <a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Some therefore shouted one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them did not know why they had come together. <a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the greater part knew not why they had come together. <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The people, meanwhile, kept shouting, some one thing and some another; for the assembly was all uproar and confusion, and the greater part had no idea why they had come together. <a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn’t know why they had come together. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Some indeed, therefore, were calling out one thing, and some another, for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know for what they had come together; <a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So some indeed were crying out one thing; others another. For the assembly was confused, and most did not know for what cause they were assembled. <a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Some indeed, therefore, were calling out one thing, and some another, for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know for what they were come together; <a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Others truly cried some other things: for the church was confused; and the most knew not for what they had come together.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused, and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together. <a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But others were crying out various things. For the assembly was in confusion, and most did not know the reason they had been called together. <a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, others something else; the assembly was in chaos, and most of the people had no idea why they had come together. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another; for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now the multitude in the theatre was greatly confused; some cried one thing, and some another; and many of them did not know why they had assembled together. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the crowds that were in the theater were very chaotic and they were shouting to each other, but many of them did not know why they had assembled.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Some, therefore, were crying one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the greater part knew not for what they had come together. <a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed they continued to cry out some one thing, and some another: for the church was confused; and the most of them did not know on account of what they had come together. <a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So they were crying out some one thing and some another: for the assembly was a scene of confusion, and the greater part knew not on what account they were collected together. <a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> there the mob were in the utmost riot, some bawling out in one cry, some in another, and the greatest part at a loss to know why they were met. <a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The people, meanwhile, kept shouting, some one thing and some another; for the assembly was all uproar and confusion, and the greater part had no idea why they had come together. <a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Some, therefore, were crying one thing, and some another; for the assembly had become confused, and the greater part knew not for what cause they had come together. <a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another; for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know for what they were come together. <a href="/parallel/acts/19-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6497" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">The Riot in Ephesus</a> …31Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre. 32<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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: ekklēsia (N-NFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">assembly</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/4797.htm" title="4797: synkechymenē (V-RPM/P-NFS) -- Or sugchuno from sun and cheo or its alternate; to commingle promiscuously, i.e. to throw into disorder, to perplex.">in turmoil.</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allo (Adj-ANS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">Some</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: ekrazon (V-IIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">were shouting</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.">one thing</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: Alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">and some another,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleious (Adj-NMP-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">most of them</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: ēdeisan (V-LIA-3P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">did not even know</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tinos (IPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/1752.htm" title="1752: heneka (Prep) -- Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of."></a> <a href="/greek/4905.htm" title="4905: synelēlytheisan (V-LIA-3P) -- From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.">they were there.</a> 33The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a> For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a> But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner. <a href="/james/3-16.htm">James 3:16</a> For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-23.htm">1 Corinthians 14:23</a> So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds? <a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26</a> What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">1 Corinthians 11:17-18</a> In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good. / First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-11</a> I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20</a> For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14</a> Do everything without complaining or arguing, <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2</a> I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Proverbs 26:20</a> Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Proverbs 29:22</a> An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not why they were come together.cried.<a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> 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.<a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Acts 21:34</a> And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.and the.<a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Acts 19:40</a> For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.<a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7-9</a> And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? … <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Luke 7:24-26</a> And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-9.htm">Confused</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/7-18.htm">Different</a> <a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Majority</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/genesis/11-9.htm">Confused</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Different</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/acts/21-29.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Majority</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Uproar</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div>1. <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a> 35. <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. The term "assembly" refers to a gathering of people, often used in the context of a civic or public meeting. In <a href="/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>, this assembly took place in Ephesus, a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The turmoil arose due to the impact of Paul's ministry, which threatened the local economy tied to the worship of Artemis. This reflects the tension between the spread of Christianity and established pagan practices. The word "turmoil" indicates confusion and disorder, highlighting the chaotic nature of the gathering, reminiscent of other biblical instances where crowds were stirred up, such as during Jesus' trial (<a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Mark 15:11-15</a>).Some were shouting one thing and some another, This phrase illustrates the confusion and lack of unity among the crowd. The shouting signifies a lack of clear leadership or purpose, a common occurrence in mob situations. This mirrors the chaotic scenes in other parts of Scripture, such as the confusion at the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11-7.htm">Genesis 11:7-9</a>), where a lack of understanding led to division. The shouting also reflects the spiritual blindness and confusion that can occur when people are led by emotions rather than truth.and most of them did not even know why they were there. This highlights the irrationality and impulsiveness of the crowd, driven by emotion rather than reason. It underscores the influence of mob mentality, where individuals act without understanding the cause or purpose. This can be compared to the crowd's behavior during Jesus' crucifixion, where many were swayed by the chief priests and elders without fully understanding the implications (<a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20-23</a>). The phrase serves as a caution against being swept up in collective hysteria without discernment or knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a> This refers to the crowd gathered in Ephesus, a city known for its temple to the goddess Artemis. The assembly was a mix of people, including craftsmen and other citizens, who were stirred up by Demetrius, a silversmith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its large temple dedicated to Artemis. It was a center of commerce and religion, making it a significant location for Paul's missionary work. 3. <a href="/topical/d/demetrius.htm">Demetrius</a> A silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis. He incited the crowd against Paul and his companions because their teachings were threatening his trade. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who was spreading the Gospel in Ephesus. His teachings were causing a significant shift in religious beliefs, impacting local economies tied to idol worship. 5. <a href="/topical/c/confusion.htm">Confusion</a> The state of the assembly, highlighting the chaos and lack of understanding among the people gathered. This confusion was a result of conflicting interests and misinformation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misinformation.htm">The Danger of Misinformation</a> The confusion in Ephesus serves as a reminder of how misinformation can lead to chaos. As Christians, we must seek truth and clarity, especially in matters of faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_self-interest.htm">The Influence of Self-Interest</a> Demetrius' actions were driven by economic self-interest, showing how personal gain can lead to conflict and disorder. We should examine our motives and ensure they align with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> Despite the chaos, the Gospel's transformative power was evident in Ephesus. We should be encouraged that God's truth can prevail even in the midst of confusion. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The assembly's lack of unity contrasts with the unity that should characterize the body of Christ. We are called to be united in purpose and understanding. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_opposition.htm">Responding to Opposition</a> Paul's experience in Ephesus teaches us how to respond to opposition with faith and perseverance, trusting in God's plan and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_greek_goddess_artemis.htm">Who is the Greek goddess Artemis?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_26_19_align_with_science.htm">In Isaiah 26:19, how can the promise of the dead rising be reconciled with scientific principles that contradict physical resurrection?</a> <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> <a href="/q/what's_the_goal_of_righteous_teaching.htm">What does the Lord's zeal mean?</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>(32) Some therefore cried one thing, and some another.--Better, kept on crying. The graphic character of the whole narrative makes it almost certain that it must have come from an eye-witness, or possibly from more than one. Aristarchus or Gaius, who travelled to Jerusalem with St. Luke (<a href="/luke/20-4.htm" title="The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?">Luke 20:4</a>), and were with him also at Rome, may have told him the whole tale of the scene in which they had borne so prominent a part. Possibly, also, following up the hint thrown out in the Note on <a href="/acts/19-12.htm" title="So that from his body were brought to the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.">Acts 19:12</a>, we may think of Tyrannus as having written a report of the tumult to St. Luke. The two conjunctions translated "therefore" (better, then) seem to carry the narrative back to what was passing in the theatre, after the parenthetical account of what had been going on between the Apostle, the disciples, and the Asiarchs outside it.For the assembly was confused.--It is not without interest to note that the Greek word for assembly is the ecclesia, with which we are so familiar as applied to the Church of Christ. Strictly speaking, as the town-clerk is careful to point out (<a href="/acts/19-39.htm" title="But if you inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.">Acts 19:39</a>), this mob gathering was not an ecclesia, but the word had come to be used vaguely.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - In confusion for confused, A.V. (συγκεχυμένη: comp. συγχύσεως, ver. 29). The more part, etc. A graphic picture of an excited mob led by interested and designing agitators. <a href="/commentaries/acts/19-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Meanwhile οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. assembly ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in turmoil. συγκεχυμένη (synkechymenē) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4797.htm">Strong's 4797: </a> Or sugchuno from sun and cheo or its alternate; to commingle promiscuously, i.e. to throw into disorder, to perplex. Some ἄλλο (allo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. were shouting ἔκραζον (ekrazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. one thing τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. [and some another], Ἄλλοι (Alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. most [of them] πλείους (pleious) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. did not [even] know ᾔδεισαν (ēdeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. why τίνος (tinos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. they were there. συνεληλύθεισαν (synelēlytheisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4905.htm">Strong's 4905: </a> From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/19-32.htm">Acts 19:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:32 Some therefore cried one thing and some (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:33" /></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>