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Text -- Acts 19:23 (NET)

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19:23 At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: Way | Reasoning | Paul | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | PASTORAL EPISTLES | Macedonia | LYDIA (1) | LAODICEANS, EPISTLE TO THE | GALATIANS, EPISTLE TO THE | Ephesus | Diana | DEMETRIUS (2) | Asia | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 19:23 - -- No small stir ( tarachos ouk oligos ). Same phrase in Act 12:18 and nowhere else in the N.T. Litotes.

No small stir ( tarachos ouk oligos ).

Same phrase in Act 12:18 and nowhere else in the N.T. Litotes.

Robertson: Act 19:23 - -- Concerning the Way ( peri tēs hodou ). See this phrase for Christianity in Act 9:2; Act 19:9; Act 24:22 which see, like the "Jesus Way"of the India...

Concerning the Way ( peri tēs hodou ).

See this phrase for Christianity in Act 9:2; Act 19:9; Act 24:22 which see, like the "Jesus Way"of the Indians. There had already been opposition and "stir"before this stage (cf. Act 19:11-20). The fight with wild beasts in 1Co 15:32 (whatever it was) was before that Epistle was written and so before this new uproar. Paul as a Roman citizen could not be thrown to wild beasts, but he so pictured the violent opponents of Christ in Ephesus.

Vincent: Act 19:23 - -- The way See on Act 9:2.

The way

See on Act 9:2.

JFB: Act 19:23 - -- Of Paul's proposed departure.

Of Paul's proposed departure.

JFB: Act 19:23 - -- "the"

"the"

JFB: Act 19:23 - -- So the new religion seemed then to be designated (Act 9:2; Act 22:4; Act 24:14).

So the new religion seemed then to be designated (Act 9:2; Act 22:4; Act 24:14).

Clarke: Act 19:23 - -- No small stir about that way - Concerning the Gospel, which the apostles preached; and which is termed this way, Act 9:2, where see the note.

No small stir about that way - Concerning the Gospel, which the apostles preached; and which is termed this way, Act 9:2, where see the note.

Calvin: Act 19:23 - -- 23.Tumult about that way Concerning this word way, let the readers understand thus much, that it is here taken for that which the Latins call sect...

23.Tumult about that way Concerning this word way, let the readers understand thus much, that it is here taken for that which the Latins call sect; the Greek philosophers call it heresies or heresy. But because in the Church of God, where the unity of faith ought to reign, there is nothing more odious or detestable than for every man to choose, at his pleasure, that which he will follow, I think that Luke did fly that name which was, for good causes, infamous among the godly, and that after the Hebrew phrase, he put way instead of ordinance. And as touching the sum of the matter, we see how wonderfully the Lord did exercise his servant. He did hope when he did address himself for his journey, that the Church would be quiet after his departure, and, lo, there ariseth an uproar at a sudden where he did least fear. But in Demetrius it appeareth what a hurtful plague covetousness is. For one man, for his own gain’s sake, is not afraid − 383 to trouble a whole city with sedition. And the craftsmen, who were as firebrands kindled by him, and do spread abroad the fire everywhere, do teach us what an easy matter it is to cause filthy [sordid] men, and whose belly is their God, to commit all manner [of] wickedness; especially if they live only by gains evil gotten, − 384 and the hope of gain be taken from them. −

Moreover, in his history we see a lively image of our time. Demetrius and his band raised a tumult; because, if superstition whereby they were wont to get gains be taken away, their craft will fall to the ground. Therefore they fight as if it were for their life, lest Demetrius go without his fat prey, and the rest want their daily living. What zeal doth at this day prick forward the Pope, the horned bishops, the monks, and all the rabblement of the Popish clergy? Yea, what fury doth drive them so sore − 385 to resist the gospel? They boast that they strive for the Catholic faith; neither did Demetrius want an honest color, pretending the worship of Diana. But the matter itself doth plainly declare that they fight not so much for the altars as for the fires, to wit, that they may have hot kitchens. They can well wink at filthy blasphemies against God, so they lack nothing of their revenues, only they are more than courageous in maintaining such superstitions as are meetest for their purpose. − 386

Therefore, being taught by such examples, let us learn to make choice of such a kind of life as is agreeable to the doctrine of Christ; lest desire of gain − 387 a provoke us to enter a wicked and ungodly combat. And as for those who, through ignorance or error, are fallen unto any ungodly occupation, or are entangled in any other impure and wicked kind of life, let them, notwithstanding, beware of such sacrilegious rashness. And as touching godly teachers, let them learn by this example, that they shall never want adversaries, until the whole world, through denial of itself, offer peace, which we know will never come to pass. Because Paul’s doctrine taketh away Demetrius and the rest of the silversmiths’ gains, they leap out furiously to put out [destroy] the same, will not they do the same whom the gospel shall contrary? But there is no man who hath not occasion to fight. For all the affections of the flesh are enemies to God. So that it must needs be, that how many lusts of the flesh there be [reign] in the world, there are as many armed enemies to resist Christ. It will, indeed, oftentimes fall out, that God will bridle the wicked, lest they raise some tumult, or break out into open rage. Yet, whosoever is not tamed and brought down to bear Christ’s yoke, he shall always hate his gospel. So that faithful and godly teachers must persuade themselves that they shall always have to deal with great store of enemies. Demetrius’ covetousness is manifest. Nevertheless, we must also know this, that he was Satan’s fan, [bellows] who, seeking by all means to overthrow Paul’s doctrine, found this fit instrument. Now, forasmuch as we know that Satan is a deadly enemy to Christ and the truth, do we think that he shall ever want ministers, who shall rage through his motion and persuasion, either with open rage, or else seek to work the overthrow of the gospel by secret practices, or spew out the poison of their hatred, or else, at least, show some token of enmity by fretting and murmuring? −

TSK: Act 19:23 - -- there : 2Co 1:8-10, 2Co 6:9 that : Act 19:9, Act 9:2, Act 18:26, Act 22:4, Act 24:14, Act 24:22

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Act 19:23 - -- No small stir - No little excitement, disturbance, or tumult τάραχος tarachos . Compare Act 17:4-5. "About that way."Respecting t...

No small stir - No little excitement, disturbance, or tumult τάραχος tarachos . Compare Act 17:4-5. "About that way."Respecting the doctrines of Christianity which Paul preached. See the notes on Act 9:2; Act 18:26; Act 19:9.

Poole: Act 19:23 - -- And the same time when all things seemed to have been quiet: so uncertain are the servants of Christ to have any quiet here. That way the doctrine ...

And the same time when all things seemed to have been quiet: so uncertain are the servants of Christ to have any quiet here.

That way the doctrine of the gospel, as Act 18:25 .

Haydock: Act 19:23 - -- About the way of the Lord; that is, about Christian faith, and religion. (Witham) --- A great source of these troubles that ensued, was the preachin...

About the way of the Lord; that is, about Christian faith, and religion. (Witham) ---

A great source of these troubles that ensued, was the preaching the gospel.

Gill: Act 19:23 - -- And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. The Syriac version reads, "the way of God"; and the Vulgate Latin version, "the way of the...

And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. The Syriac version reads, "the way of God"; and the Vulgate Latin version, "the way of the Lord": that is, the Christian religion, and the doctrines and ordinances of the Gospel, which the saints were directed to walk in; and the Ethiopic version renders it, "about this doctrine"; which mightily grew and prevailed, and which such numbers embraced; and how great the stir was about it, and from whence it arose, who began it, and what were the consequences of it, are hereafter related.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 19:23 The Way refers to the Christian movement (Christianity).

Geneva Bible: Act 19:23 ( 7 ) And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. ( 7 ) Gain cloaked with a show of religion is the very cause why idolatry is strong...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 19:1-41 - --1 The Holy Ghost is given by Paul's hands.8 The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.13 The Jewish exorcists,16 are beaten by t...

Combined Bible: Act 19:23 - --(23) " Now, about that period, there arose no small stir concerning the way. (24) For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, brought no littl...

Maclaren: Act 19:21-34 - --The Fight With Wild Beasts At Ephesus After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to...

MHCC: Act 19:21-31 - --Persons who came from afar to pay their devotions at the temple of Ephesus, bought little silver shrines, or models of the temple, to carry home with ...

Matthew Henry: Act 19:21-41 - -- I. Paul is here brought into some trouble at Ephesus, just when he is forecasting to go thence, and to cut out work for himself elsewhere. See here,...

Barclay: Act 19:23-41 - --This thrilling story sheds a great deal of light on the characters in it. First, there are Demetrius and the silversmiths. Their trouble was that t...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 19:21--21:17 - --1. Ministry on the way to Jerusalem 19:21-21:16 At this point in his ministry Paul began to focu...

Constable: Act 19:23-41 - --The riot in Ephesus 19:23-41 This incident reveals more about the effects of the gospel on Ephesian society and religion (cf. vv. 13-20). "Luke's purp...

College: Act 19:1-41 - --ACTS 19 3. The Twelve Disciples at Ephesus (19:1-7) 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. ...

McGarvey: Act 19:23-27 - --23-27. (23) " Now, about that period, there arose no small stir concerning the way. (24) For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, brought no ...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 19:1, The Holy Ghost is given by Paul’s hands; Act 19:8, The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles; Act 19:13...

Poole: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 1

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 19:1-7) Paul instructs the disciples of John at Ephesus. (Act 19:8-12) He teaches there. (Act 19:13-20) The Jewish exorcists disgraced. Some Ep...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) We left Paul in his circuit visiting the churches (Act 18:23), but we have not forgotten, nor has he, the promise he made to his friends at Ephesus...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) In Ephesus (Act_19:1-7) Incomplete Christianity (Act_19:1-7 Continued) The Works Of God (Act_19:8-12) The Death-Blow To Superstition (Act_19:13-...

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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