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New Life Version
Acts 19:23
During that time there was much trouble about the Christians.
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Christian Standard Bible®
About that time there was a major disturbance about the Way.
About that time there was a major disturbance about the Way.
King James Version (1611)
And the same time there arose no small stirre about that way.
And the same time there arose no small stirre about that way.
King James Version
And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
English Standard Version
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way.
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way.
New American Standard Bible
About that time a major disturbance occurred in regard to the Way.
About that time a major disturbance occurred in regard to the Way.
New Century Version
And during that time, there was some serious trouble in Ephesus about the Way of Jesus.
And during that time, there was some serious trouble in Ephesus about the Way of Jesus.
Amplified Bible
About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way (Jesus, Christianity).
About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way (Jesus, Christianity).
New American Standard Bible (1995)
About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way.
About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now about that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way.
Now about that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way.
Berean Standard Bible
About that time a great disturbance arose about the Way.
About that time a great disturbance arose about the Way.
Contemporary English Version
At that time there was serious trouble because of the Lord's Way.
At that time there was serious trouble because of the Lord's Way.
Complete Jewish Bible
It was at this time that a major furor arose concerning the Way.
It was at this time that a major furor arose concerning the Way.
Darby Translation
And there took place at that time no small disturbance about the way.
And there took place at that time no small disturbance about the way.
Easy-to-Read Version
But during that time there was some trouble in Ephesus about the Way. This is how it all happened:
But during that time there was some trouble in Ephesus about the Way. This is how it all happened:
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the same time there arose no small trouble about that way.
And the same time there arose no small trouble about that way.
George Lamsa Translation
And at that time there was a great uprising against those who followed in the way of God.
And at that time there was a great uprising against those who followed in the way of God.
Good News Translation
It was at this time that there was serious trouble in Ephesus because of the Way of the Lord.
It was at this time that there was serious trouble in Ephesus because of the Way of the Lord.
Lexham English Bible
Now there happened at that time no little disturbance concerning the Way.
Now there happened at that time no little disturbance concerning the Way.
Literal Translation
And about that time there was no little disturbance about the Way.
And about that time there was no little disturbance about the Way.
American Standard Version
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
Bible in Basic English
And about that time a great outcry took place about the Way.
And about that time a great outcry took place about the Way.
Hebrew Names Version
About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
International Standard Version
Now just about that time a great commotion broke out concerning the Way.Acts 9:2; 2 Corinthians 1:8;">[xr]
Now just about that time a great commotion broke out concerning the Way.Acts 9:2; 2 Corinthians 1:8;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
BUT there was made at that time a great tumult on account of the way of Aloha.
BUT there was made at that time a great tumult on account of the way of Aloha.
Murdock Translation
And at that time there was great commotion respecting the way of God.
And at that time there was great commotion respecting the way of God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the same time there arose no litle a do about that way.
And the same time there arose no litle a do about that way.
English Revised Version
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
World English Bible
About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And about that time, there arose no small tumult concerning the way.
And about that time, there arose no small tumult concerning the way.
Weymouth's New Testament
Now just at that time there arose no small commotion about the new faith.
Now just at that time there arose no small commotion about the new faith.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And a greet troubling was maad in that dai, of the weie of the Lord.
And a greet troubling was maad in that dai, of the weie of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
And about that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
New English Translation
At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.
At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.
New King James Version
And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way.
And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way.
New Living Translation
About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way.
About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way.
New Revised Standard
About that time no little disturbance broke out concerning the Way.
About that time no little disturbance broke out concerning the Way.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And there arose during that season no small disturbance concerning the Way.
And there arose during that season no small disturbance concerning the Way.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now at that time there arose no small disturbance about the way of the Lord.
Now at that time there arose no small disturbance about the way of the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
About that time there arose no little stir concerning the Way.
About that time there arose no little stir concerning the Way.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
The same tyme ther arose no lytell a do aboute that waye.
The same tyme ther arose no lytell a do aboute that waye.
Young's Literal Translation
And there came, at that time, not a little stir about the way,
And there came, at that time, not a little stir about the way,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
At the same tyme there rose no litle a doo aboute that waye.
At the same tyme there rose no litle a doo aboute that waye.
Mace New Testament (1729)
It was then a tumult happen'd at Ephesus upon account of the christian sect.
It was then a tumult happen'd at Ephesus upon account of the christian sect.
THE MESSAGE
But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as "the Way." A certain silversmith, Demetrius, conducted a brisk trade in the manufacture of shrines to the goddess Artemis, employing a number of artisans in his business. He rounded up his workers and others similarly employed and said, "Men, you well know that we have a good thing going here—and you've seen how Paul has barged in and discredited what we're doing by telling people that there's no such thing as a god made with hands. A lot of people are going along with him, not only here in Ephesus but all through Asia province.
But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as "the Way." A certain silversmith, Demetrius, conducted a brisk trade in the manufacture of shrines to the goddess Artemis, employing a number of artisans in his business. He rounded up his workers and others similarly employed and said, "Men, you well know that we have a good thing going here—and you've seen how Paul has barged in and discredited what we're doing by telling people that there's no such thing as a god made with hands. A lot of people are going along with him, not only here in Ephesus but all through Asia province.
Simplified Cowboy Version
About this time, tempers began to flare about the cowboys who rode for the Way.
About this time, tempers began to flare about the cowboys who rode for the Way.
Contextual Overview
21 After this, Paul thought he would go through the countries of Macedonia and Greece. Then he would go to Jerusalem. He said, "After I have been there, I must go to the city of Rome also." 22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia. Paul stayed in the countries of Asia awhile longer. 23 During that time there was much trouble about the Christians. 24 A man named Demetrius made small silver buildings for the worship of Diana. His workmen received much money for their work. 25 He called his workmen together and other men who made these small silver buildings. He said to them, "Men, you know we make much money from this work. 26 Now you hear that Paul has turned away many people in Ephesus as well as in Asia. He tells them that gods made with hands are not gods. 27 It could be that our work will not be respected. Not only that, the house of worship for the god of Diana will be worth nothing and her greatness will be destroyed. All the countries of Asia and the world worship her." 28 They became angry when they heard this and cried out, "Great is Diana of Ephesus." 29 The whole city was filled with loud cries. They caught Gaius and Aristarchus. These two men from Macedonia were with Paul. They gathered around them at the meeting place in the city. 30 Paul wanted to stand in front of all the people but his followers would not let him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
there: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:9
that: Acts 19:9, Acts 9:2, Acts 18:26, Acts 22:4, Acts 24:14, Acts 24:22
Reciprocal: Amos 8:14 - manner Matthew 22:34 - they Matthew 27:20 - persuaded Acts 4:2 - grieved Acts 12:18 - there Acts 18:25 - instructed Acts 20:1 - after 1 Corinthians 15:32 - Ephesus 2 Corinthians 6:5 - in tumults 2 Corinthians 11:26 - in perils by the
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
No small stir - No little excitement, disturbance, or tumult τάραχος tarachos. Compare Acts 17:4-5. “About that way.” Respecting the doctrines of Christianity which Paul preached. See the notes on Acts 9:2; Acts 18:26; Acts 19:9.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 19:23. No small stir about that way. — Concerning the Gospel, which the apostles preached; and which is termed this way, Acts 9:2, where see the note.
