Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
Since nobody can argue with these facts, you should chill out and not do anything stupid or impulsive.
When the truth is obvious, take a breath and think before you act.
📚 Historical Context
In Acts 19, a riot broke out in the ancient city of Ephesus due to silversmiths who feared losing their idol-making business because of Paul's preaching about Jesus, which challenged pagan worship. The town clerk, a local official, addressed the chaotic crowd to restore order, emphasizing that the Ephesians' revered status and practices were well-established and not easily disproven. This event illustrates the tensions between early Christianity and the economic and cultural interests of Roman society in the first century.
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