Acts 19:36
ContextNETBible | So because these facts 1 are indisputable, 2 you must keep quiet 3 and not do anything reckless. 4 |
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NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “these things.” 2 tn The genitive absolute construction with the participle ὄντων (ontwn) has been translated as a causal adverbial participle. On the term translated “indisputable” see BDAG 68-69 s.v. ἀναντίρρητος which has “not to be contradicted, undeniable.” 3 tn Grk “it is necessary that you be quiet.” 4 tn L&N 88.98 has “pertaining to impetuous and reckless behavior – ‘reckless, impetuous.’…‘so then, you must calm down and not do anything reckless’ Ac 19:36.” The city secretary was asking that order be restored. |