Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. "Men," he said, "you know that this business is our source of prosperity. Cross References Acts 16:19 When the girl's owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace. Acts 19:24 It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. Acts 19:26 And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. Treasury of Scripture Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, you know that by this craft we have our wealth. ye know. Acts 16:19 Hosea 4:8 Hosea 12:7,8 |