Acts 19:40 net — For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderl…

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"For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.”"

— Acts 19:40, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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.

40

For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.”

41

After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.

Acts 19:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 19:40 say?
Acts 19:40 in the NET Bible reads: “For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.””
Where is Acts 19:40 in the Bible?
Acts 19:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 40.
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 19:40.
What translation should I read Acts 19:40 in?
Acts 19:40 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 19:40?
Acts 19:40 reads (NET): “For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.”” 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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