Acts 19:39 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters - In which the safety of the state, or the national worship, is concerned, know that such a matter is not the business of the mob; it must be heard and determined in a lawful assembly, εν τη εννομῳ εκκλησιᾳ, one legally constituted, and properly authorized to hear and determine on the subject.