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Acts 19:25 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Acts 19:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:25
By this craft we have our wealth (εὐπορία, euporia, 'prosperity')—Demetrius' blunt admission reveals that financial security, not religious devotion, motivated opposition to Paul. He assembled workmen of like occupation (ἐργάτας τῶν τοιούτων, ergatas tōn toioutōn), creating economic solidarity against Christianity's threat to their livelihood.The craftsmen's guild system provided economic protection and social identity. Paul's message—that handmade gods are not gods (v. 26)—struck at both their theology and their income. This tension between gospel truth and economic self-interest recurs throu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:25
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“He is a merchant”
“they seized Paul and Silas”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“and set their heart on their iniquity.”
“for no one buys their merchandise any more;”
“the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality with her”