Acts 19:38 web — If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against anyone, the courts are open, and there…

World English Bible

"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."

— Acts 19:38, World English Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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.

40

For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we wouldn't be able to give an account of this commotion."

41

When he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.

Acts 19:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:38 say?
Acts 19:38 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Acts 19:38 in the Bible?
Acts 19:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 38.
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 19:38.
What translation should I read Acts 19:38 in?
Acts 19:38 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 19:38?
Acts 19:38 reads (WEB): “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.” 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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