For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”
Paul lays vast designs for God, making his influence widely diffusive. He means to visit the churches he planted, rectify what is amiss, encourage what is good, then see the Christians at Rome, not for curiosity, but because their company is the city's true glory.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 19:21-41
Verse 40. To be called in question. By the government; by the Roman authority. Such a tumult, continued for so long a time, would be likely to attract the attention of the magistrates, and expose them to their displeasure. Popular commotions were justly dreaded by the Roman government; and such an assembly as this, convened without any good cause, would not escape their notice.
For we--the public authorities. are in danger of being called in question--by our superiors. Next: Acts Chapter 20