Acts 19:36 cpdv — Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing ras…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing rash. "

— Acts 19:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 19 — Context

33

So they dragged Alexander from the crowd, while the Jews were propelling him forward. And Alexander, gesturing with his hand for silence, wanted to give the people an explanation.

34

But as soon as they realized him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for about two hours, were crying out, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!”

35

And when the scribe had calmed the crowds, he said: “Men of Ephesus, now what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is in the service of the great Diana and of the offspring of Jupiter?

36

Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing rash.

37

For you have brought forward these men, who are neither sacrilegious nor blasphemers against your goddess.

38

But if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a case against anyone, they can convene in the courts, and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse one another.

39

But if you would inquire about other things, this can be decided in a lawful assembly.

Acts 19:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 19:36 say?
Acts 19:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing rash. ”
Where is Acts 19:36 in the Bible?
Acts 19:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 36.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 19:36.
What translation should I read Acts 19:36 in?
Acts 19:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 19:36?
Acts 19:36 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing rash. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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