Acts 19:41
And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 1:8–10
Historical context
2 Corinthians 1:8-10 reveals Paul's reflection on the same Ephesian riot — he saw it as a life-threatening trial from which God rescued him.
Proverbs 15:1
Allusion
Proverbs 15:1 describes the principle of a soft answer turning away wrath — the town clerk's calming speech exemplifies this wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:17
Allusion
Ecclesiastes 9:17 says wise words heard in quiet are better than shouting — the clerk's quiet wisdom stilled the uproar.