Acts 19:36
ContextNET © | So because these facts 1 are indisputable, 2 you must keep quiet 3 and not do anything reckless. 4 |
NIV © | Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and not do anything rash. |
NASB © | "So, since these are undeniable facts, you ought to keep calm and to do nothing rash. |
NLT © | Since this is an indisputable fact, you shouldn’t be disturbed, no matter what is said. Don’t do anything rash. |
MSG © | Since this is beyond contradiction, you had better get hold of yourselves. This is conduct unworthy of Artemis. |
BBE © | So then, because these things may not be doubted, it would be better for you to be quiet, and do nothing unwise. |
NRSV © | Since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash. |
NKJV © | "Therefore, since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly. |
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NET © | So because these facts 1 are indisputable, 2 you must keep quiet 3 and not do anything reckless. 4 |
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. |