Acts 19:40
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For we are even in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no man guilty (of whom we may give account) of this concourse. And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.

we are.

Acts 17:5-8 But the Jews, moved with envy and taking unto them some wicked men of the vulgar sort and making a tumult, set the city in an uproar: and besetting Jason's house, sought to bring them out unto the people. . . .

uproar.

Acts 20:1 And after the tumult was ceased, Paul calling to him the disciples and exhorting them, took his leave and set forward to go into Macedonia.

Acts 21:31,38 And as they went about to kill him, it was told the tribune of the band that all Jerusalem was in confusion. . . .

1 Kings 1:41 And Adonias, and all that were invited by him, heard it, and now the feast was at an end. Joab also, hearing the sound of the trumpet, said: What meaneth this noise of the city in an uproar?

Matthew 26:5 But they said: Not on the festival day, lest perhaps there should be a tumult among the people.

Context
The Riot in Ephesus
39And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly. 40For we are even in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no man guilty (of whom we may give account) of this concourse. And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly. 410…
Cross References
Luke 1:1
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a narration of the things that have been accomplished among us,

Acts 19:39
And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly.

Acts 19:41


Acts 24:22
And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you.

Lexicon
For
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

we are in jeopardy of
κινδυνεύομεν (kindyneuomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2793: To be in danger or peril. From kindunos; to undergo peril.

being charged
ἐγκαλεῖσθαι (enkaleisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's Greek 1458: To bring a charge against, accuse. From en and kaleo; to call in, i.e. Bring to account.

with rioting
στάσεως (staseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4714: From the base of histemi; a standing, i.e. position; by implication, a popular uprising; figuratively, controversy.

for
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

today’s [events],
σήμερον (sēmeron)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 4594: Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.

[and] we have
δυνησόμεθα (dynēsometha)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

no
μηδενὸς (mēdenos)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3367: No one, none, nothing.

justification
αἰτίου (aitiou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 159: The cause, author; the culprit, the accused; the crime. From the same as aiteo; causative, i.e. a causer.

to account
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

for
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

this
ταύτης (tautēs)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

commotion.”
συστροφῆς (systrophēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4963: From sustrepho; a twisting together, i.e. a secret coalition, riotous crowd.


Additional Translations
For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”

And indeed, we are in danger of being accused of insurrection in regard to this day, there existing not one cause concerning which we will be able to give a reason for this commotion."

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

For indeed we are in danger to be accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause for it : and as touching it we shall not be able to give account of this concourse.

For also we are in danger to be put in accusation for sedition for this [affair] of to-day, no cause existing in reference to which we shall be able to give a reason for this concourse.

For indeed we are in danger to be accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause for it: and as touching it we shall not be able to give account of this concourse.

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause by which we may give an account of this concourse.\

For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for this riot; nor shall we be able to justify the behaviour of this disorderly mob."

For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we wouldn't be able to give an account of this commotion."

for we are also in peril of being accused of insurrection in regard to this day, there being no occasion by which we shall be able to give an account of this concourse;'
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