Acts 19:23 net — At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.

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"At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way."

— Acts 19:23, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and to prevail.

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A Riot in Ephesus Now after all these things had taken place, Paul resolved to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. He said,“After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

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So after sending two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, he himself stayed on for a while in the province of Asia.

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At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.

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For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought a great deal of business to the craftsmen.

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He gathered these together, along with the workmen in similar trades, and said,“Men, you know that our prosperity comes from this business.

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And you see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a large crowd, not only in Ephesus but in practically all of the province of Asia, by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all.

Acts 19:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:23 say?
Acts 19:23 in the NET Bible reads: “At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.”
Where is Acts 19:23 in the Bible?
Acts 19:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 23.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 19:23.
What translation should I read Acts 19:23 in?
Acts 19:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 19:23?
Acts 19:23 reads (NET): “At that time a great disturbance took place concerning the Way.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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