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NASB | Acts 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the upper [inland] districts and came down to Ephesus, and found some disciples. |
Bible Question: act 19 20 for a background on Paul's ministry at ephesians |
Bible Answer: Part 2 Act 19:23 Now just about that time a great commotion broke out concerning the Way (the Gospel). Act 19:24 A silversmith named Demetrius provided a large income for the skilled workers by making silver shrines of Artemis.(goddess Diana) Act 19:25 He called a meeting of these men and others who were engaged in similar trades and said, "Men, you well know that we get a good income from this business. Act 19:26 You also see and hear that, not only in Ephesus, but almost all over Asia, this man Paul has won over and taken away a large crowd by telling them that gods made by human hands are not gods at all. Act 19:27 There is a danger not only that our business will lose its reputation but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis (Diana) will be brought into contempt and that she will be robbed of her majesty that brought all Asia and the world to worship her." Act 19:28 When they heard this, they became furious and began to shout, "Great is Artemis (Diana) of the Ephesians!" Act 19:29 The city was filled with confusion, and the people rushed into the theater together, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's fellow travelers from Macedonia. Act 19:30 Paul wanted to go into the crowd, but the disciples wouldn't let him. Act 19:31 Even some officials of the province of Asia who were his friends sent him a message urging him not to risk his life in the theater. Act 19:32 Meanwhile, some were shouting one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused, and most of them didn't know why they were meeting. Act 19:33 Some of the crowd concluded it was because of Alexander, since the Jews had pushed him to the front. So Alexander motioned for silence and tried to make a defense before the people. Act 19:34 But when they found out that he was a Jew, they all started to shout in unison for about two hours, "Great is Artemis (Diana) of the Ephesians!" Act 19:35 When the city recorder had quieted the crowd, he said, "Men of Ephesus, who in the world doesn't know that this city of Ephesus is the keeper of the temple of the great Artemis (Diana) and of the statue that fell down from heaven? Act 19:36 Since these things cannot be denied, you must be quiet and not do anything reckless. Act 19:37 For you have brought these men here, although they neither rob temples nor blaspheme our goddess. Act 19:38 So if Demetrius and his workers have a charge against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls (lawyers). They should accuse one another there. Act 19:39 But if you want anything else, it must be settled in the regular assembly. Act 19:40 For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, and there is no good reason we can give to justify this commotion." (rioting was a capitol offense punished by death) Act 19:41 After saying this, he dismissed the assembly. Act 20:1 When the uproar was over, Paul sent for the disciples and encouraged them. Then he said goodbye to them and left to go to Macedonia. If this helps let us know, if it doesn't help, let us know that also. terrib |
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