Acts 19:28-34 ▼

28 And having heard and having become full of rage, they were crying out, saying, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

29 And the city was filled with confusion, and with one accord they rushed to the theatre, having dragged off Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, fellow travelers of Paul.

30 But on Paul intending to go in to the people, the disciples were not allowing him.

31 And also some of the Asiarchs being friends to him, having sent to him, were urging him not to venture into the theatre.

32 Some indeed therefore were crying out one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused, and most did not know for what cause they were assembled.

33 And out of the crowd they put forward Alexander, the Jews having thrust him forward. And Alexander, having motioned with the hand, was wanting to make a defense to the people.

34 But having recognized that he is a Jew, there was one cry from all, ongoing about two hours, crying out, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”