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And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Certain also of the chief officers of Asia (τινες δε κα των Ασιαρχων). These "Asiarchs" were ten officers elected by cities in the…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Certain of the chief of Asia. twn asiarcwn. Of the Asiarchs. These were persons who presided over sacred things and over…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And certain of the chiefs of Asia, which were his friends.—Better, Asiarchs. The title was an official one, appl…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The riot faced Paul with an extremely serious situation. He wanted to appear before the assembly, doubtless believing that because of his Roman cit…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And certain of the chief of Asia
Or the Asiarchs; these were not princes of Asia, rulers or governors of provinces, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

People who came from afar to offer their devotions at the temple of Ephesus bought small silver shrines, or models of the temple, to take home with…

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