Acts 19:38

The Passion Translation

So if Demetrius and the men of his trade have a case against someone, the courts are open. They can appear before the judge and press charges.

Cross References

Acts 13:12

When the governor witnessed this, he believed and was awestruck by the power of the message of the Lord.

Acts 13:7

He had gained influence as the spiritual advisor to the regional governor, Sergius Paulus, considered by many to be a wise and intelligent leader. The governor requested a meeting with Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the message of God’s word.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas, whose name means “sorcerer,” stood up against them and tried to prevent the governor from believing their message.

Acts 18:14

Just as Paul was about to speak in his defense, Gallio interrupted and said, “Wait! If this involved some major crime or fraud, it would be my responsibility to hear the case.

Acts 19:24

It began with a wealthy man named Demetrius, who had built a large business and enriched many craftsmen by manufacturing silver shrines for the Greek goddess Artemis.

Acts 19:39

But if you’re looking for anything further to bring up, it must be argued before the court and settled there, not here.

1 Corinthians 6:1

Furthermore, how dare you take a fellow believer to court! It is wrong to drag him before the unrighteous to settle a legal dispute. Isn’t it better to take him before God’s holy believers to settle the matter?