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Acts 19:24 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Acts 19:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;”
Acts 19:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 19:24
Demetrius, a silversmith—This craftsman (ἀργυροκόπος, argyrokopos, 'silver-beater') led the guild of Artemis shrine-makers. The silver shrines for Diana (ναοὺς ἀργυροῦς Ἀρτέμιδος) were miniature temples sold to pilgrims as devotional objects or votive offerings. Archaeological evidence confirms thriving idol-manufacturing in first-century Ephesus.No small gain repeats Luke's litotes, ironically contrasting spiritual versus economic profit. The Greek ἐργασία (ergasia) means 'business' or 'profit'—Demetrius openly acknowledged that religious devotion served financial interests. Paul's preaching ...
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Cross-References for Acts 19:24
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“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“as we were going to prayer”
“all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out”
“but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be counted as nothing”
“they seized Paul and Silas”
“the dogs are greedy”