chief of Asia. Asiarchs. Greek. Asiarches. These were persons chosen for their wealth and position to preside over the public festivals and games, and defray the expenses. About this time. decree was passed that the month Artemisius, named after the goddess, should be wholly devoted to festivals in her honour. This decree is extant, and opens with words that sound like an echo of Acts 19:35.
sent. Greek. pempo. App-174.
desiring. exhorting. Greek. parakaleo. App-134.
adventure. Literally give. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6.