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Acts 19:31
And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.
Acts 19:31 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Acts 19:31 in other translations
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.
Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.
Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
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In context
28 Having heard these things, they were full of anger and cried out, saying: Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
29 And the whole city was filled with confusion. And having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
31 And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.
32 Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused: and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together.
33 And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand for silence, would have given the people satisfaction,
34 But as soon as they perceived him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for the space of about two, hours, cried out: Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
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