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Acts 19:28 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 19:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.”
Acts 19:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 19:28
They were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians—The Greek θυμός (thumos, wrath) describes fierce, passionate anger erupting spontaneously. Their chant μεγάλη ἡ Ἄρτεμις Ἐφεσίων (megalē hē Artemis Ephesiōn) was likely a cultic formula repeated in temple rituals. Demetrius's economic appeal (verses 25-27) ignited religious nationalism—economic self-interest masquerading as theological devotion.This mob reaction reveals how paganism conflates religion, economics, and civic pride into an inseparable identity. When the gospel threatens any component, the entire system...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:28
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“and they give their power and authority to the beast.”
“because he gave his authority to the beast”
“and they dressed it”
“all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out”
“Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!”
“they were cut to the heart”
“and he left them there; but he himself entered into the synagogue”
“and they shall be dried up; for it is a land of engraved images”
“behold”
“heavens”