Acts 19:9

Translations

Modern

But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

Traditional

But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

Literal

But when some were hardened and were disbelieving, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, having departed from them, he separated the disciples, reasoning every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

Latin

Cum autem quidam indurarentur, et non crederent, maledicentes viam Domini coram multitudine, discedens ab eis, segregavit discipulos, quotidie disputans in schola tyranni cujusdam.

Original

Greek

English

But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

Notes

Acts 18:23–19:41

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul)

Events

Related verses

Acts 19:23
About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.
Acts 9:2
…and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
Acts 18:6–8
But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
2 Peter 2:12
These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.
Acts 14:4
The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
Romans 11:7
What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
2 Peter 2:2
Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed.
Acts 13:45–46
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.
Acts 22:4
I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,
Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Jude 1:10
These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.

Parallels

Ephesians 1:1–2 Revelation 2:1–7

People

Tyrannus: Ephesian teacher who hosted Paul's discussions

Glossary

Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Followers of the Way Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Philemon (Person) Philippians, Letter to the The Way Timothy, First Letter to Travel Tyrannus, Hall of

Topics

Debating Faith: The Wicked Destitute of Greece: Schools of Philosophy in Athens Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul School of Tyrannus The Way Tyrannus: Paul Taught in the School of, for Two Years Unbelief: Ephesians Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: Proceeds From: Hardness of Heart Unbelief: They Who are Guilty of Malign the Gospel

Acts 19:9

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