Acts 19:28 nasb — When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

NASB

"When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!""

— Acts 19:28, NASB

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Acts 19 — Context

25

these he gathered together with the workmen of similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that our prosperity depends upon this business.

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"You see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in almost all of Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away a considerable number of people, saying that gods made with hands are no gods at all.

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"Not only is there danger that this trade of ours fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis be regarded as worthless and that she whom all of Asia and the world worship will even be dethroned from her magnificence."

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When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

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The city was filled with the confusion, and they rushed with one accord into the theater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia.

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And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.

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Also some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his sent to him and repeatedly urged him not to venture into the theater.

Acts 19:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:28 say?
Acts 19:28 in the NASB reads: “When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"”
Where is Acts 19:28 in the Bible?
Acts 19:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 28.
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 19:28.
What translation should I read Acts 19:28 in?
Acts 19:28 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 19:28?
Acts 19:28 reads (NASB): “When they heard this and were filled with rage, they began crying out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"” 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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