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Thursday, October 10th, 2024
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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King James Version
Acts 19:32
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Inside the stadium, people were in a frenzy. Everyone was shouting something different and confusion reigned. Most people had just been caught up in action and didn't know why they were even there.
Inside the stadium, people were in a frenzy. Everyone was shouting something different and confusion reigned. Most people had just been caught up in action and didn't know why they were even there.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
Legacy Standard Bible
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the meeting was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the meeting was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
Bible in Basic English
And some said one thing, and some another: for there was no order in the meeting; and most of them had no idea why they had come together.
And some said one thing, and some another: for there was no order in the meeting; and most of them had no idea why they had come together.
Darby Translation
Different persons therefore cried out some different thing; for the assembly was tumultuous, and the most did not know for what cause they had come together.
Different persons therefore cried out some different thing; for the assembly was tumultuous, and the most did not know for what cause they had come together.
New King James Version
Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Christian Standard Bible®
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and some another, because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and some another, because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
World English Bible
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn't know why they had come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn't know why they had come together.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another; for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know, for what they were come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another; for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know, for what they were come together.
Weymouth's New Testament
The people, meanwhile, kept shouting, some one thing and some another; for the assembly was all uproar and confusion, and the greater part had no idea why they had come together.
The people, meanwhile, kept shouting, some one thing and some another; for the assembly was all uproar and confusion, and the greater part had no idea why they had come together.
King James Version (1611)
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Literal Translation
Then others indeed cried out a different thing, for the assembly was confused, and the majority did not know on what account they came together.
Then others indeed cried out a different thing, for the assembly was confused, and the majority did not know on what account they came together.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Some cried one thinge, some another. And the congregacion was out of quyete, and the more parte knewe not wherfore they were come together.
Some cried one thinge, some another. And the congregacion was out of quyete, and the more parte knewe not wherfore they were come together.
Mace New Testament (1729)
there the mob were in the utmost riot, some bawling out in one cry, some in another, and the greatest part at a loss to know why they were met.
there the mob were in the utmost riot, some bawling out in one cry, some in another, and the greatest part at a loss to know why they were met.
THE MESSAGE
Some were yelling one thing, some another. Most of them had no idea what was going on or why they were there. As the Jews pushed Alexander to the front to try to gain control, different factions clamored to get him on their side. But he brushed them off and quieted the mob with an impressive sweep of his arms. But the moment he opened his mouth and they knew he was a Jew, they shouted him down: "Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!"—on and on and on, for over two hours.
Some were yelling one thing, some another. Most of them had no idea what was going on or why they were there. As the Jews pushed Alexander to the front to try to gain control, different factions clamored to get him on their side. But he brushed them off and quieted the mob with an impressive sweep of his arms. But the moment he opened his mouth and they knew he was a Jew, they shouted him down: "Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!"—on and on and on, for over two hours.
Amplified Bible
Now some shouted one thing and some another, for the gathering was in confusion and most of the people did not know why they had come together.
Now some shouted one thing and some another, for the gathering was in confusion and most of the people did not know why they had come together.
American Standard Version
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Revised Standard Version
Now some cried one thing, some another; for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Now some cried one thing, some another; for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Some cryed one thinge and some another and the congregacion was all out of quiet and ye moare parte knewe not wherfore they were come togeder.
Some cryed one thinge and some another and the congregacion was all out of quiet and ye moare parte knewe not wherfore they were come togeder.
Update Bible Version
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and most didn't know why they had come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and most didn't know why they had come together.
Webster's Bible Translation
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the greater part knew not why they had come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused, and the greater part knew not why they had come together.
Young's Literal Translation
Some indeed, therefore, were calling out one thing, and some another, for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know for what they were come together;
Some indeed, therefore, were calling out one thing, and some another, for the assembly was confused, and the greater part did not know for what they were come together;
New Century Version
Some people were shouting one thing, and some were shouting another. The meeting was completely confused; most of them did not know why they had come together.
Some people were shouting one thing, and some were shouting another. The meeting was completely confused; most of them did not know why they had come together.
New English Translation
So then some were shouting one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had met together.
So then some were shouting one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had met together.
Berean Standard Bible
Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.
Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.
Contemporary English Version
Some of the people in the meeting were shouting one thing, and others were shouting something else. Everyone was completely confused, and most of them did not even know why they were there.
Some of the people in the meeting were shouting one thing, and others were shouting something else. Everyone was completely confused, and most of them did not even know why they were there.
Complete Jewish Bible
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and others something else, because the assembly was in complete confusion, and the great majority didn't even know why they were there.
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing and others something else, because the assembly was in complete confusion, and the great majority didn't even know why they were there.
English Standard Version
Now some cried out one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Now some cried out one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assemblie was out of order, and the more part knewe not wherefore they were come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assemblie was out of order, and the more part knewe not wherefore they were come together.
George Lamsa Translation
Now the multitude in the theatre was greatly confused; some cried one thing, and some another; and many of them did not know why they had assembled together.
Now the multitude in the theatre was greatly confused; some cried one thing, and some another; and many of them did not know why they had assembled together.
Hebrew Names Version
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn't know why they had come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn't know why they had come together.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused, and most of them didn't know why they were meeting.
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused, and most of them didn't know why they were meeting.
Etheridge Translation
But the crowd who were in the theatre were greatly commoved, and others cried other things; for many of them knew not on what account they were assembled.
But the crowd who were in the theatre were greatly commoved, and others cried other things; for many of them knew not on what account they were assembled.
Murdock Translation
And the multitudes that were in the theatre were in great confusion, and cried, some one thing, and some another: and many of them knew not for what cause they had come together.
And the multitudes that were in the theatre were in great confusion, and cried, some one thing, and some another: and many of them knew not for what cause they had come together.
New Living Translation
Inside, the people were all shouting, some one thing and some another. Everything was in confusion. In fact, most of them didn't even know why they were there.
Inside, the people were all shouting, some one thing and some another. Everything was in confusion. In fact, most of them didn't even know why they were there.
New Life Bible
All this time some were crying out one thing and some another. The meeting was all noise. Most of the people did not know why they had come together.
All this time some were crying out one thing and some another. The meeting was all noise. Most of the people did not know why they had come together.
English Revised Version
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was in confusion; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
New Revised Standard
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another; for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another; for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Others, indeed, were crying out something else; for the assembly had become confused, and, the greater part, knew not for what cause they had come together.
Others, indeed, were crying out something else; for the assembly had become confused, and, the greater part, knew not for what cause they had come together.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused: and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together.
Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused: and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together.
Lexham English Bible
So some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know why they had assembled.
So some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know why they had assembled.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Some therfore cryed one thyng, and some another, and the assemblie was all out of quiet, and the more part knew not wherfore they were come together.
Some therfore cryed one thyng, and some another, and the assemblie was all out of quiet, and the more part knew not wherfore they were come together.
Easy-to-Read Version
Some people were shouting one thing and others were shouting something else. The meeting was very confused. Most of the people did not know why they had come there.
Some people were shouting one thing and others were shouting something else. The meeting was very confused. Most of the people did not know why they had come there.
New American Standard Bible
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.
Good News Translation
Meanwhile the whole meeting was in an uproar: some people were shouting one thing, others were shouting something else, because most of them did not even know why they had come together.
Meanwhile the whole meeting was in an uproar: some people were shouting one thing, others were shouting something else, because most of them did not even know why they had come together.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And othere men crieden othir thing; for the chirche was confusid, and many wisten not for what cause thei weren come togidere.
And othere men crieden othir thing; for the chirche was confusid, and many wisten not for what cause thei weren come togidere.
Contextual Overview
21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; 25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: 27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. 28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
cried: Acts 19:29, Acts 21:34
and the: Acts 19:40, Matthew 11:7-9, Luke 7:24-26
Reciprocal: Acts 21:22 - the multitude
Cross-References
Genesis 9:21
And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
Genesis 11:3
And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter.
Genesis 19:6
And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
Genesis 19:7
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
Genesis 19:15
And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
Genesis 19:16
And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
Genesis 19:31
And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth:
And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth:
Genesis 19:33
And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Mark 12:19
Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another,.... Not in the church at Ephesus among the disciples, and friends of the apostle, as if they were divided in their sentiments about his going into the theatre, some being for it, and others against it; but the people that were gathered together in the theatre, these were not agreed about the reason of this tumult, some said it was on account of one thing, and some another:
for the assembly was confused; the multitude of people that were gathered together were made up of different persons, of different employments and sentiments, and were in no manner of form or order:
and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together; there was a noise and a hubbub in the city; but what was the reason and meaning of it, they were ignorant of; they were got together into the theatre in great numbers, but what was to be done there they knew not. And this is too often the case in religious assemblies, that the majority, at least many, can give no account of the reason, end, and design of their assembling together.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Some therefore cried one thing ... - This is an admirable description of a mob, assembled for what purpose they knew not; but agitated by passions, and strifes, and tumults.
And the more part knew not ... - The greater part did not know. They had been drawn together by the noise and excitement, and but a small part would know the real cause of the commotion. This is usually the case in tumultuous meetings.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 32. Some - cried one thing, and some another — This is an admirable description of a tumultuous mob, gathered together without law or reason; getting their passions inflamed, and looking for an opportunity to commit outrages, without why or wherefore-principle or object.
For the assembly was confused — Ἡ εκκλησια; The same word which we translate church; and thus we find that it signifies any assembly, good or bad, lawful, or unlawful; and that only the circumstances of the case can determine the precise nature of the assembly to which this word is applied.
