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.
Ver. 31. Certain of the chief of Asia] Not rulers, but priests, saith Beza, whose office was to set forth stage players in honour of the gods. These, though bad enough, had some good affection to the Christian religion, and cautioned Paul not to come into the theatre. Christ finds some friends among the worst of men.