Acts 19:23-25
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
There Is a Big Uproar In Ephesus Over a Decline In The Sale of Idols Due To Paul
23 Now about that time, no small disturbance took place concerning the Way. 24 For a certain Demetrius by name, a silversmith making silver shrines[a] of Artemis[b], was bringing-about no small business for the craftsmen— 25 whom having assembled-together, and the workers with respect to such things, he said, “Men, you know that prosperity for us is from this business.
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- Acts 19:24 That is, miniature replicas of this world-famous temple, which was considered one of the wonders of the world.
- Acts 19:24 She was a many-breasted goddess of fertility, and perhaps is the same goddess known to the Romans as Diana.
Acts 19:23-25
New International Version
The Riot in Ephesus
23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.(A) 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. 25 He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business.(B)
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