Acts 19:25

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

Key Reflection

The verse from Acts 19:25 describes how a silversmith named Demetrius was significantly impacting the local economy by crafting silver shrines dedicated to the goddess Artemis. This industry, which brought substantial income to other craftsmen, was threatened by the spread of Christianity, as it challenged the religious status quo and potentially reduced devotion to Artemis, thereby affecting the economic well-being of many in the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. With the workmen of like occupation. Those who were in his employ, and all others engaged in the same business. As they would be all affected in the same way, it was easy to produce an excitement among them all. Sirs. Greek, Men. By this craft. By this business, or occupation. This is our trade. Our wealth. Greek, our acquisition; our property. We are dependent on it for a living. It does not mean that they were rich, but that they relied on this for a subsistence. That it was a lucrative business is apparent; but it is not affirmed that they were in fact rich.

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