Acts 19:23-25
1599 Geneva Bible
23 [a]And the same time there arose no small trouble about that way.
24 For a certain man named Demetrius a silversmith, which made silver [b]temples of Diana, brought great gains unto the craftsmen,
25 Whom he called together, with the workmen of like things, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our goods:
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- Acts 19:23 Gain cloaked with a show of religion is the very cause wherefore idolatry is stoutly and stubbornly defended.
- Acts 19:24 These were certain counterfeit temples with Diana’s picture in them which they bought that worshipped her.
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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