Acts 19:24

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;

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Other Translations for Acts 19:24

BSB

It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.

AKJV

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain to the craftsmen;

CPDV

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith making silver shrines for Diana, was providing no small profit to craftsmen.

ERV

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines of Diana, brought no little business unto the craftsmen;

NHEB

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,

SMT

For a certain Demetrius by name, a silversmith, making the silver temples of Diana, furnished no little work to artificers;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 19:24

ForG1063ConjunctionacertainG5100mannamedG3686Noun Neuter DemetriusG1216Noun MasculineasilversmithG695Noun MasculinewhichmadeG4160Verb silverG693Adjective shrinesG3485Noun MasculineforDianaG735Noun Feminine broughtG3930Verb noG3756 smallG3641Adjective gainG2039Noun FeminineuntothecraftsmenG5079Noun Masculine

Commentary for Acts 19:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 19:24

Summary

Silversmith profits from idol manufacturing business

Place

Ephesus

Event

Demetrius organizes opposition

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD