Acts 19:40

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

Cross-reference

Acts 17:5-8 describes a similar riot in Thessalonica where Jews incite a crowd and accuse Christians before authorities — parallel legal danger.

Acts 20:1 Historical context

Acts 20:1 records the immediate aftermath — Paul leaves Ephesus after the uproar ceases, continuing the narrative.

Acts 21:31 Parallel

Acts 21:31 describes another riot against Paul in Jerusalem — similar mob violence and Roman intervention.

Matthew 26:5 shows religious leaders fearing a riot during the feast — a parallel concern to the town clerk's fear of being charged with rioting.