Acts 19:36 web — Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.

World English Bible

"Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash."

— Acts 19:36, World English Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

33

They brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people.

34

But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

35

When the town clerk had quieted the multitude, he said, "You men of Ephesus, what man is there who doesn't know that the city of the Ephesians is temple keeper of the great goddess Artemis, and of the image which fell down from Zeus?

36

Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rash.

37

For you have brought these men here, who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of your goddess.

38

If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them press charges against one another.

39

But if you seek anything about other matters, it will be settled in the regular assembly.

Acts 19:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:36 say?
Acts 19:36 in the World English Bible reads: “Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, 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 (WEB): “Seeing then that these things can't be denied, you ought to be quiet, 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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