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In this way, the Word of God was increasing strongly and was being confirmed. (Acts 19, 20)
Then, when these things were completed, Paul decided in the Spirit, after crossing through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “Then, after I have been there, it is necessary for me to see Rome also.” (Acts 19, 21)
But sending two of those who were ministering to him, Timothy and Erastus, into Macedonia, he himself remained for a time in Asia. (Acts 19, 22)
Now at that time, there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way of the Lord. (Acts 19, 23)
And calling them together, with those who were employed in the same way, he said: “Men, you know that our income is from this craft. (Acts 19, 25)
And you are seeing and hearing that this man Paul, by persuasion, has turned away a great multitude, not only from Ephesus, but from nearly all of Asia, saying, ‘These things are not gods which have been made by hands.’ (Acts 19, 26)
Thus, not only is this, our occupation, in danger of being brought into repudiation, but also the temple of the great Diana will be reputed as nothing! Then even her majesty, whom all of Asia and the world worships, will begin to be destroyed.” (Acts 19, 27)
Upon hearing this, they were filled with anger, and they cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!” (Acts 19, 28)
And the city was filled with confusion. And having seized Gaius and Aristarchus of Macedonia, companions of Paul, they rushed violently, with one accord, into the amphitheatre. (Acts 19, 29)
And some of the leaders from Asia, who were his friends, also sent to him, requesting that he not present himself in the amphitheatre. (Acts 19, 31)
But others were crying out various things. For the assembly was in confusion, and most did not know the reason they had been called together. (Acts 19, 32)
So they dragged Alexander from the crowd, while the Jews were propelling him forward. And Alexander, gesturing with his hand for silence, wanted to give the people an explanation. (Acts 19, 33)
