And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.
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 41. Dismissed the assembly. τηνεκκλησιαν. The word usually translated church. Here it is applied to the irregular and tumultuous assemblage which had convened in a riotous manner. (d) "assembly" .
He dismissed the assembly - Την εκκλησιαν. Another proof that the word εκκλησια, which we generally translate church, signifies an assembly of any kind, good or bad, legal or illegal. 1. How forcible are right words! From the conduct of this prudent, sensible man, we may learn how much influence persons of this character may have, even over the unbridled multitude.