Acts 19:31
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.
In other versions
And certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent unto him and besought him not to adventure himself into the theatre.
ASV
And some of the rulers of Asia, being his friends, sent to him, requesting him seriously not to put himself in danger by going into the theatre.
BBE
and some of the Asiarchs also, who were his friends, sent to him and urged him not to throw himself into the theatre.
DBY
Certain also of the Asiarchs, being his friends, sent to him and begged him not to venture into the theater.
WEB
and certain also of the chief men of Asia, being his friends, having sent unto him, were entreating him not to venture himself into the theatre.
YLT
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.
ENG
And certain of the chief of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.
WBT
Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.
BSB
In context
29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
30And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
33And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.