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Acts 19:41

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What does Acts 19:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
Acts 19:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38If therefore Demetrius, and the craftsmen that are with him, have a matter against any man, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another.
39But if ye seek anything about other matters, it shall be settled in the regular assembly.
40For indeed we are in danger to be accused concerning this day`s riot, there being no cause [for it]: and as touching it we shall not be able to give account of this concourse.
41And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when he had thus spoken, etc.] Or delivered this oration, made use of the above arguments, reasonings, and expostulations: he dismissed the assembly; he ordered them to break up, and every one to return home in peace, and go about his own business; and thus Paul, and his companions, were delivered from an imminent danger they were exposed to.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Dismissed the assembly - τὴν ἐκκλησίαν tēn ekklēsian. The word usually translated “church.” Here it is applied to the irregular and tumultuous “assemblage” which had convened in a riotous manner. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Acts 19". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/acts-19.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“when: Pro 15:1, Pro 15:2; Ecc 9:17 he dismissed: Psa 65:7; Co2 1:8-10 Next: Acts Chapter 20”
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