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23 And about that time there arose no small stir about the way.
24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain to the craftsmen;
25 These he called together, along with workmen of similar occupations, and said, Men, you know that by this craft we have our wealth.
26 Moreover you see and hear, that not only in Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that gods made with hands are not gods at all:
27 So not only is our craft in danger of being discredited; but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may count for nothing, and her magnificence may be degraded, she whom all Asia and the world worships.
28 And when they heard this, they were filled with rage, and cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and dragging Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia and Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
30 Paul wanted to enter in among the people, but the disciples would not let him.
31 And certain of the chief officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him, asking him not to venture into the theatre.
32 Some cried out one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and most of them did not know why they had come together.
33 And some of the multitude called upon Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defence to the people.
34 But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all cried out with one voice for about two hours, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
35 And when the town clerk had calmed the people, he said, Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is the guardian of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from heaven?