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The Real Threat of Rome
Commentators stress that the town clerk's warning was not an exaggeration. The Roman government severely punished riots and unauthorized assemblies, sometimes even with death. The clerk skillfully used the crowd's legitimate fear of Roman law to disperse the mob and restore order, reminding them they could be held accountable by a power far greater than their own.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:40
18th Century
Theologian
To be called in question. By the government; by the Roman authority. Such a tumult, continued for so long a time, would be likely to attra…
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:40
For indeed we are in danger to be accused concerning this day's riot (κα γαρ κινδυνευομεν εγκαλεισθα στασεως περ της σημερον). The…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:40
19th Century
Bishop
We are in danger to be called in question.—The "we" in this phrase includes the rioters. The term "called in question" uses the sa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:40
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…
John Gill
On Acts 19:40
17th Century
Pastor
For we are in danger of being called in question
Or are liable to be called to an account, reproved, and punished by…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:32–41
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…