Acts 19:31

Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Acts 16:6

They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

Acts 19:10

This took place for two years, so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 21:12

When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.

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Summary

And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

Desiring

Bible References

The chief

Acts 19:10
This took place for two years, so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 16:6
They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Desiring

Acts 21:12
When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem.