22 So sent he into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy, and Erastus, but he remained in Asia for a season.

23 [a]And the same time there arose no small trouble about that way.

24 For a certain man named Demetrius a silversmith, which made silver [b]temples of Diana, brought great gains unto the craftsmen,

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 19:23 Gain cloaked with a show of religion is the very cause wherefore idolatry is stoutly and stubbornly defended.
  2. Acts 19:24 These were certain counterfeit temples with Diana’s picture in them which they bought that worshipped her.

22 He sent two of his helpers,(A) Timothy(B) and Erastus,(C) to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia(D) a little longer.

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23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.(E) 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there.

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