Acts 19:30-41 ▼

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!”

35 And having calmed the crowd, the town clerk says, “Men, Ephesians, what man is there indeed who does not know the city of the Ephesians as being temple-keeper of the great Artemis and of that fallen from the sky?

36 Therefore, these things being undeniable, it is necessary for you? to be calm and to do nothing rash.

37 For you? brought these men, neither temple plunderers nor blaspheming our goddess.

38 Therefore if indeed Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a matter against anyone, courts are conducted, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another.

39 But if you? inquire anything beyond this, it will be solved in the lawful assembly.

40 And indeed, we are in danger of being accused of insurrection concerning this day, there existing not one cause concerning which we will be able to give a reason concerning this commotion.”

41 And having said these things, he dismissed the assembly.