Acts 19:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.”
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Read Full Chapter →Certain officials of Asia who are Paul's friends send word, urging him not to risk himself in the theatre.
What Does Acts 19:31 Mean?
The chief of Asia were men of the highest standing in the province, tied to its civic and festival life; yet some of them are Paul's friends, and their message agrees with that of the disciples: stay out of the theatre.
It is a striking detail: the preacher whose message empties idol shrines has won the friendship of Asia's leading men. Paul opposed the gods of Ephesus without making himself hateful; he was mobbed by crowds yet respected by the thoughtful (Rom 12:18). And God, who once used a basket over a wall (Acts 9:25), here uses well-placed friends to shelter His servant.
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What does Acts 19:31 mean?
Certain officials of Asia who are Paul's friends send word, urging him not to risk himself in the theatre.