Acts 19:33-41 ▼

33 And they brought Alexander out of the crowd, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, waving his hand, wished to make defense to the people.

34 But, when they perceived that he was a Jew, one voice arose from all, crying aloud for about two hours, "Great is Diana of the Ephesians!"

35 But the town-clerk, having quieted the multitude, says, "Men of Ephesus, who, indeed, of men is there that does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple-keeper of the great Diana, and of the image that fell down from Jupiter?

36 These things, therefore, being incontrovertible, it is needful that ye be quiet, and do nothing rash.

37 For ye brought hither these men, who are neither temple-robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess.

38 If, indeed, therefore, Demetrius and the artisans with him have a matter against any one, court-days are held, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another.

39 But, if ye seek anything about other matters, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.

40 For, indeed, we are in danger of being accused of riot respecting this day, there existing no cause for it , and regarding which we will be unable to give an account of this concourse."

41 And, having thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.