Acts 19:31

King James Version (KJV)

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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29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, 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 certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.

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Acts 19:31 in every translation

KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: 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.
ASV American Standard Version: And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and certain also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, having sent unto him, were entreating him not to venture himself into the theatre.
DBY Darby Translation: and some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent to him and urged him not to throw himself into the theatre.
WBS Webster Bible: And certain of the chief of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.