Acts 19:38

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore{G3303}{G3767} if{G1487} Demetrius{G1216}, and{G2532} the craftsmen{G5079} which are with{G4862} him{G846}, have{G2192}{(G5719)} a matter{G3056} against{G4314} any man{G5100}, the law{G60} is open{G71}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} there are{G1526}{(G5748)} deputies{G446}: let them implead{G1458}{(G5720)} one another{G240}.
KJV with Strongs
(38) So then, if Demetrius and the designers with him have a word-complaint against any man, then the courts are in session and the proconsuls to bring charges against one another.
The F.O.G
[38] If Demetrius and his craftsmen have legitimate complaints, we have courts and proconsuls. Let them press charges legally.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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