Acts 19:38
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Wherefore 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 implead one another.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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ἐγκαλέω
they should accuse
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ἐγκαλέω
to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
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Δημήτριος
Demetrius
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Δημήτριος
Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian
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τεχνίτης
craftsmen
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τεχνίτης
an artisan; figuratively, a founder (Creator)
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εἰμί
there are;
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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τὶς
anyone
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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