Acts 19:36 net — So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.

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"So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless."

— Acts 19:36, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

33

Some of the crowd concluded it was about Alexander because the Jews had pushed him to the front. Alexander, gesturing with his hand, was wanting to make a defense before the public assembly.

34

But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison,“Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” for about two hours.

35

After the city secretary quieted the crowd, he said,“Men of Ephesus, what person is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is the keeper of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image that fell from heaven?

36

So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.

37

For you have brought these men here who are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess.

38

If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against someone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another there.

39

But if you want anything in addition, it will have to be settled in a legal assembly.

Acts 19:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:36 say?
Acts 19:36 in the NET Bible reads: “So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.”
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 (NET): “So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.” 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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