Acts 19:24 web — For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the…

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"For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,"

— Acts 19:24, World English Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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Now after these things had ended, Paul determined in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

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Having sent into Macedonia two of those who served him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.

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About that time there arose no small stir concerning the Way.

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For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,

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whom he gathered together, with the workmen of like occupation, and said, "Sirs, you know that by this business we have our wealth.

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You see and hear, that not at Ephesus alone, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, that are made with hands.

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Not only is there danger that this our trade come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be counted as nothing, and her majesty destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worships."

Acts 19:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:24 say?
Acts 19:24 in the World English Bible reads: “For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,”
Where is Acts 19:24 in the Bible?
Acts 19:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 24.
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 19:24.
What translation should I read Acts 19:24 in?
Acts 19:24 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 19:24?
Acts 19:24 reads (WEB): “For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,” 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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