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.
And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, х toon (G3588) Asiarchoon (G775)] - 'And some, even of the Asiarchs, who were friendly to him.' These Asiarchs were wealthy and distinguished citizens of the principal towns of the Asian province, chosen annually, and 10 of whom were selected by the Proconsul to preside over the games celebrated in the month of May (the same month which Romanism dedicates to the Virgin). It was an office of the highest honour, and greatly coveted. Certain of these, it seems, were favourably inclined to the Gospel-at least were Paul's "friends" - and knowing the passions of an Ephesian mob, excited during the festivals,
Sent unto him, desiring ('beseeching') him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.