Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But if Demetrius and the craftsmen that are with him have a matter against any man, the courts of justice are open: and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse one another. Demetrius. Acts 19:24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver temples for Diana, brought no small gain to the craftsmen. have. Acts 18:14 And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice or an heinous deed, O Jews, I should with reason bear with you. Deuteronomy 17:8 If thou perceive that there be among you a hard and doubtful matter in judgment between blood and blood, cause and cause, leprosy and leprosy: and thou see that the words of the judges within thy gates do vary: arise, and go up to the place, which the Lord thy God shall choose. 1 Corinthians 6:1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to be judged before the unjust: and not before the saints? the law is open. Context The Riot in Ephesus…37For you have brought hither these men, who are neither guilty of sacrilege nor of blasphemy against your goddess. 38But if Demetrius and the craftsmen that are with him have a matter against any man, the courts of justice are open: and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse one another. 39And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly.… Cross References Acts 13:7 Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He, sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. Acts 13:8 But Elymas the magician (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith. Acts 13:12 Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, admiring at the doctrine of the Lord. Acts 19:24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver temples for Diana, brought no small gain to the craftsmen. Acts 19:39 And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly. Lexicon Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Demetrius Δημήτριος (Dēmētrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1216: Demetrius, a silversmith of Ephesus. From Demeter; Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. his fellow αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. craftsmen τεχνῖται (technitai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 5079: A craftsman, artisan, architect, builder. From techne; an artisan; figuratively, a founder. have ἔχουσι (echousi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a complaint 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. against πρός (pros) Preposition Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. anyone, τινα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. [the] courts ἀγοραῖοι (agoraioi) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 60: From agora; relating to the market-place, i.e. Forensic; by implication, vulgar. are open ἄγονται (agontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 71: A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. proconsuls ἀνθύπατοί (anthypatoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 446: A proconsul. From anti and a superlative of huper; instead of the highest officer, i.e. a Roman proconsul. are available. εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Let them bring charges against ἐγκαλείτωσαν (enkaleitōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1458: To bring a charge against, accuse. From en and kaleo; to call in, i.e. Bring to account. one another [ there ]. ἀλλήλοις (allēlois) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. Additional Translations So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there. So if indeed Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a matter against anyone, courts are conducted, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another. Why if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them accuse one another. If therefore Demetrius, and the craftsmen that are with him, have a matter against any man, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another. If therefore Demetrius and the artisans who [are] with him have a matter against any one, the courts are being held, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another. If therefore Demetrius, and the craftsmen that are with him, have a matter against any man, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another. Wherefore, if Demetrius and the artificers who are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls: let the persons interested accuse one another. If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them press charges against one another. if indeed, therefore, Demetrius and the artificers with him with any one have a matter, court days are held, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another. 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