Acts 19:25 kjva — Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wea…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth."

— Acts 19:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 19 — Context

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So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

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And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

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For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;

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Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

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Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:

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So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

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And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

Acts 19:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 19:25 say?
Acts 19:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.”
Where is Acts 19:25 in the Bible?
Acts 19:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 25.
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 19:25.
What translation should I read Acts 19:25 in?
Acts 19:25 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 19:25?
Acts 19:25 reads (KJVA): “Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.” 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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