American Standard Version
"And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre. "
— Acts 19:31, American Standard Version
“And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.”
“Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.”
“Even some of the provincial authorities who were his friends sent a message to him, urging him not to venture into the theater.”
“And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.”
“And some of the rulers of Asia, being his friends, sent to him, requesting him seriously not to put himself in danger by going into the theatre.”
“And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.”
And when they heard this they were filled with wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
And the city was filled with the confusion: and they rushed with one accord into the theatre, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel.
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
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.
And they brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made a defence unto the people.
But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.