Acts 19:8-38 ASV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:30

Evidently the silversmiths did not lay hands on Paul as they did on Gaius and Aristarchus. He seems to have been elsewhere in Ephesus when this demonstration broke out. Paul seems to have desired to use this occasion to preach the gospel to the assembled throng in the theater. However the other Christians sensed his danger and would not allow him to make himself a target of their violence. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:31

The Asiarchs were educated citizens who were the political leaders of the cities of this Roman province.They were "men of substance and influence in the cities of the province of Asia who were or had been presidents of the provincial council, which dealt principally with organizing the games and with ceremonial matters connected with Emperor-worship. During his term of office, the Asiarch was styled ’high-priest’ of the imperial cult." [Note: Neil, p. 208. See Longenecker, pp. 503-4; and Lily... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:32

We should probably understand Luke’s reference to the confusion of the crowd as pertaining to the exact grievance of the silversmiths. Most of the people did not understand the reason for the gathering; they just went along for the excitement. The Greek word translated "assembly" (cf. Acts 19:39; Acts 19:41) is ekklesia, the normal translation of which is "church." This use illustrates the basic meaning of the word, which is an assembly of people called out of the mass for a special purpose. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:33-34

The crowd’s reaction to Alexander showed distinct hostility toward him. Apparently Alexander was a leading unbelieving Jew who wanted the crowd to understand that even though Paul was a Jew the local Jewish community did not approve of him (cf. Acts 18:12-17). However, like Gallio in Corinth, this crowd did not distinguish between Christianity and Judaism. Both faiths stood against idolatry. Perhaps the crowd assumed Alexander wanted to defend Paul who was also a Jew. This Alexander may be the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:35-36

The "townclerk" (Gr. ho grammateus) was the equivalent of a modern mayor, the locally elected executive official most responsible for what took place in the city. Consequently he was eager to end this demonstration. He made four points in his address to the assembly. First, there was no danger whatsoever that people would conclude that Artemis was a goddess made with hands since everyone knew the image of her in her famous temple had fallen from heaven. "Do nothing rash" is still good advice.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:37

Second, Gaius and Aristarchus had done nothing worthy of punishment. They had neither physically damaged anything nor had they spoken against Artemis. Robbing temples and blaspheming other gods were common accusations that Gentiles made against Jews, including Jewish Christians, in antiquity (cf. Romans 2:22). [Note: Josephus, Antiquities of . . ., 4:8:10.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:38-39

Third, if Demetrius and his fellow silversmiths had a complaint against the Christians they should handle it in the legally authorized way and take their adversaries to court. The court that would have dealt with this kind of complaint met three times a month in Ephesus. [Note: Bruce, Commentary on . . ., p. 402.] Proconsuls were provincial governors. read more

John Darby

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:33-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:35-36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 19:38-39

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