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English Standard Version
Acts 19:30
But when Paul wished to go in among the crowd, the disciples would not let him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Although Paul wanted to go in before the people, the disciples did not let him.
Although Paul wanted to go in before the people, the disciples did not let him.
King James Version (1611)
And when Paul would haue entred in vnto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul would haue entred in vnto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
King James Version
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
New American Standard Bible
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
New Century Version
Paul wanted to go in and talk to the crowd, but the followers did not let him.
Paul wanted to go in and talk to the crowd, but the followers did not let him.
Amplified Bible
Paul wanted to go into the [pagan] assembly, but the disciples would not let him.
Paul wanted to go into the [pagan] assembly, but the disciples would not let him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
Berean Standard Bible
Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him.
Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him.
Contemporary English Version
Paul wanted to go out and speak to the people, but the Lord's followers would not let him.
Paul wanted to go out and speak to the people, but the Lord's followers would not let him.
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul himself wanted to appear before the crowd, but the talmidim wouldn't let him.
Sha'ul himself wanted to appear before the crowd, but the talmidim wouldn't let him.
Darby Translation
But Paul intending to go in to the people, the disciples suffered him not;
But Paul intending to go in to the people, the disciples suffered him not;
Easy-to-Read Version
Paul wanted to go in and talk to the people, but the Lord's followers did not let him go.
Paul wanted to go in and talk to the people, but the Lord's followers did not let him go.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when Paul would haue entred in vnto the people, the disciples suffred him not.
And when Paul would haue entred in vnto the people, the disciples suffred him not.
George Lamsa Translation
And Paul wanted to go into the theatre, but the disciples stopped him.
And Paul wanted to go into the theatre, but the disciples stopped him.
Good News Translation
Paul himself wanted to go before the crowd, but the believers would not let him.
Paul himself wanted to go before the crowd, but the believers would not let him.
Lexham English Bible
But when Paul wanted to enter into the popular assembly, the disciples would not let him.
But when Paul wanted to enter into the popular assembly, the disciples would not let him.
Literal Translation
And Paul intending to go in to the mob, the disciples did not allow him.
And Paul intending to go in to the mob, the disciples did not allow him.
American Standard Version
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
Bible in Basic English
And when Paul was about to go in to the people, the disciples did not let him.
And when Paul was about to go in to the people, the disciples did not let him.
Hebrew Names Version
When Sha'ul wanted to enter in to the people, the talmidim didn't allow him.
When Sha'ul wanted to enter in to the people, the talmidim didn't allow him.
International Standard Version
Paul wanted to go into the crowd, but the disciples wouldn't let him.
Paul wanted to go into the crowd, but the disciples wouldn't let him.
Etheridge Translation
AND Paulos willed to enter the theatre, and the disciples restrained him.
AND Paulos willed to enter the theatre, and the disciples restrained him.
Murdock Translation
And Paul was disposed to go into the theatre: but the disciples restrained him.
And Paul was disposed to go into the theatre: but the disciples restrained him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When Paule woulde haue entred in vnto ye people, the disciples suffred hym not.
When Paule woulde haue entred in vnto ye people, the disciples suffred hym not.
English Revised Version
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul was minded to enter in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
World English Bible
When Paul wanted to enter in to the people, the disciples didn't allow him.
When Paul wanted to enter in to the people, the disciples didn't allow him.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And when Paul would have gone in to the people, the disciples would not suffer him.
And when Paul would have gone in to the people, the disciples would not suffer him.
Weymouth's New Testament
Then Paul would have liked to go in and address the people, but the disciples would not let him do so.
Then Paul would have liked to go in and address the people, but the disciples would not let him do so.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Poul would haue entrid in to the peple, the disciplis suffriden not.
And whanne Poul would haue entrid in to the peple, the disciplis suffriden not.
Update Bible Version
And when Paul was minded to enter in to the people, the disciples did not allow him.
And when Paul was minded to enter in to the people, the disciples did not allow him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when Paul would have entered in to the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul would have entered in to the people, the disciples suffered him not.
New English Translation
But when Paul wanted to enter the public assembly, the disciples would not let him.
But when Paul wanted to enter the public assembly, the disciples would not let him.
New King James Version
And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him.
And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him.
New Living Translation
Paul wanted to go in, too, but the believers wouldn't let him.
Paul wanted to go in, too, but the believers wouldn't let him.
New Life Bible
Paul wanted to stand in front of all the people but his followers would not let him.
Paul wanted to stand in front of all the people but his followers would not let him.
New Revised Standard
Paul wished to go into the crowd, but the disciples would not let him;
Paul wished to go into the crowd, but the disciples would not let him;
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, Paul, being minded to enter in among the populace, the disciples would not suffer him.
But, Paul, being minded to enter in among the populace, the disciples would not suffer him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
Revised Standard Version
Paul wished to go in among the crowd, but the disciples would not let him;
Paul wished to go in among the crowd, but the disciples would not let him;
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
When Paul wolde have entred in vnto the people ye disciples suffered him not.
When Paul wolde have entred in vnto the people ye disciples suffered him not.
Young's Literal Translation
And on Paul's purposing to enter in unto the populace, the disciples were not suffering him,
And on Paul's purposing to enter in unto the populace, the disciples were not suffering him,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan Paul wolde haue gone in amonge the people, the disciples suffred him not.
Whan Paul wolde haue gone in amonge the people, the disciples suffred him not.
Mace New Testament (1729)
upon this Paul was bent upon going. to the populace,
upon this Paul was bent upon going. to the populace,
Simplified Cowboy Version
Paul wanted to go and save them, but the cowboys with him kept him from rushing in there.
Paul wanted to go and save them, but the cowboys with him kept him from rushing in there.
Contextual Overview
21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome." 22 And having sent into Macedonia two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while. 23 About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way. 24 For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen. 25 These he gathered together, with the workmen in similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that from this business we have our wealth. 26 And you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great many people, saying that gods made with hands are not gods. 27 And there is danger not only that this trade of ours may come into disrepute but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis may be counted as nothing, and that she may even be deposed from her magnificence, she whom all Asia and the world worship." 28 When they heard this they were enraged and were crying out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" 29 So the city was filled with the confusion, and they rushed together into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul's companions in travel. 30 But when Paul wished to go in among the crowd, the disciples would not let him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Paul: Acts 14:14-18, Acts 17:22-31, Acts 21:39
the disciples: 2 Samuel 18:2, 2 Samuel 18:3, 2 Samuel 21:17
Reciprocal: Acts 21:37 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 13:10
And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord , like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord , like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
Genesis 14:22
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have lifted my hand to the Lord , God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth,
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have lifted my hand to the Lord , God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth,
Genesis 19:17
And as they brought them out, one said, "Escape for your life. Do not look back or stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away."
And as they brought them out, one said, "Escape for your life. Do not look back or stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away."
Genesis 19:19
Behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness in saving my life. But I cannot escape to the hills, lest the disaster overtake me and I die.
Behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness in saving my life. But I cannot escape to the hills, lest the disaster overtake me and I die.
Genesis 19:36
Thus both the daughters of Lot became pregnant by their father.
Thus both the daughters of Lot became pregnant by their father.
Genesis 19:37
The firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day.
The firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day.
Genesis 49:4
Unstable as water, you shall not have preeminence, because you went up to your father's bed; then you defiled it—he went up to my couch!
Unstable as water, you shall not have preeminence, because you went up to your father's bed; then you defiled it—he went up to my couch!
Deuteronomy 34:3
the Negeb, and the Plain, that is, the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.
the Negeb, and the Plain, that is, the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.
Isaiah 15:5
My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar, to Eglath-shelishiyah. For at the ascent of Luhith they go up weeping; on the road to Horonaim they raise a cry of destruction;
My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar, to Eglath-shelishiyah. For at the ascent of Luhith they go up weeping; on the road to Horonaim they raise a cry of destruction;
Jeremiah 48:34
"From the outcry at Heshbon even to Elealeh, as far as Jahaz they utter their voice, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah. For the waters of Nimrim also have become desolate.
"From the outcry at Heshbon even to Elealeh, as far as Jahaz they utter their voice, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah. For the waters of Nimrim also have become desolate.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people,.... In the theatre, in order to have preached to the people, and to have removed their prejudices against him, and the Gospel preached by him, and to have shown them the error and evil of their idolatrous ways and worship, and to have reconciled them to him, and his friends, and to have persuaded them to do them no hurt; which shows the apostle's greatness of soul, his firmness, constancy, and intrepidity, and his great concern and affection for his companions, to risk his life in this manner: but
the disciples suffered him not; the believers, the members of the church at Ephesus would by no means agree to it, but dissuaded him from it; who hereby, on their part, showed great love to him, and what a value they had for him, and how much they esteemed the life of so great an apostle, and faithful preacher of the Gospel. The Ethiopic version renders it, "the apostles prohibited him"; but there were none of that office with him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Would have entered in unto the people - Probably to have addressed them, and to defend his own cause.
