Acts 19:24

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

"For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;" - Acts 19:24
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What does Acts 19:24 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 19:24 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;" This verse marks the beginning of an event in the book of Acts that involves a…

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The Cost of Crafting Idols: A Reflection on Acts 19:24

In Acts 19:24 (KJV), we read, "For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen." This verse encapsulates a pivotal moment in the early Church, revealing not only the cultural tensions of the time but…

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Prayer for Discernment and Integrity in Business

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as we reflect on the life of Demetrius, the silversmith, mentioned in Acts 19:24. Your Word tells us of a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith who manufactured silver shrines for…

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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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"Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me." - Acts 24:19
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Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
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Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
Acts 14:24 - "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia."
Acts 19:7 - "And all the men were about twelve."
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Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
Acts 19:11 - "And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:"
Acts 24:24 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ."
Acts 19:20 - "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."
Acts 19:18 - "And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds."
Acts 19:23 - "And the same time there arose no small stir about that way."
Acts 19:5 - "When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
"¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied." - Acts 12:24
Acts 9:24 - "But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him."
Acts 24:3 - "We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness."
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Acts 19:41 - "And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly."
Acts 24:17 - "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings."
Job 19:24 - "That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!"
Acts 23:24 - "And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."