Cannot be gainsaid (αναντιρητων ουν οντων). Genitive absolute with ουν (therefore). Undeniable (αν, αντι, ρητος), verbal adjective…

Seeing then, etc. Since this is established and admitted. Since no one can question the zeal of the Ephesians on this subject, or doubt th…

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against . . .—The language of the town-clerk has the ring of an official a…

The “city clerk” of Ephesus was the chief executive officer of the assembly. He came to his position from within the assembly and was not appointed…

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against ,
&c.] This officer intimates, in order to quiet the mob, and…

The Jews came forward in this tumult. Those who are so careful to distinguish themselves from the servants of Christ now, and are afraid of being m…