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What Does the Bible Say About Demetrius?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Demetrius in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about demetrius. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on demetrius, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Demetrius

  1. 1
    Acts 19:24
    For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Acts 19:25
    Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Acts 19:26
    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:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Acts 19:27
    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. set at nought: or, brought into disrepute, or, contempt
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 19:28
    And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Acts 19:29
    And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Acts 19:30
    And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Acts 19:31
    And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Acts 19:32
    Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 19:33
    And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward . And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
    KJV

Subtopics of Demetrius

1. A silversmith, noted for raising a riot
2. A Christian mentioned
2. A Christian mentioned in 3 John 1:12

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Demetrius? (15 Verses)

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
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:
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. set at nought: or, brought into disrepute, or, contempt
And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward . And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? a worshipper: Gr. the temple keeper
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. the law: or, the court days are kept

How to Study What the Bible Says About Demetrius

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about demetrius. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about demetrius and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about demetrius is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on demetrius needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about demetrius with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about demetrius, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about demetrius?
Discover 15 Bible verses about demetrius. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on demetrius, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about demetrius spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about demetrius are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about demetrius compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about demetrius?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about demetrius is Acts 19:24 — "For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about demetrius?
Demetrius is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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