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Prudence for God's Purpose
Commentators note the town clerk's speech was an act of 'worldly prudence.' His primary motive was likely political—to maintain civic order and avoid trouble with Rome—rather than deep religious devotion. He skillfully used the crowd's own beliefs to de-escalate the riot, showing how God can use secular authorities and practical wisdom to protect His people.
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18th Century
Theologian
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…
Cannot be gainsaid (αναντιρητων ουν οντων). Genitive absolute with ουν (therefore). Undeniable (αν, αντι, ρητος), verbal adjective…
19th Century
Bishop
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against . . .—The language of the town-clerk has the ring of an official a…
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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…
17th Century
Pastor
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against ,
&c.] This officer intimates, in order to quiet the mob, and…
17th Century
Minister
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…