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Text -- Acts 19:25 (NET)

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19:25 He gathered these together, along with the workmen in similar trades, and said, “Men, you know that our prosperity comes from this business.
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Robertson: Act 19:25 - -- Whom he gathered together ( hous sunathroisas ). First aorist active participle of sunathroizō , old verb to assemble together (athroos , a crowd),...

Whom he gathered together ( hous sunathroisas ).

First aorist active participle of sunathroizō , old verb to assemble together (athroos , a crowd), in the N.T. only here and Act 12:12.

Robertson: Act 19:25 - -- With the workmen of like occupation ( kai tous peri ta toiauta ergatas ). "And the workmen concerning such things,"apparently those who made the marb...

With the workmen of like occupation ( kai tous peri ta toiauta ergatas ).

"And the workmen concerning such things,"apparently those who made the marble and terra-cotta shrines who would also be affected in the same way. It was a gathering of the associated trades, not for a strike, for employer and employees met together, but in protest against the preaching of Paul.

Robertson: Act 19:25 - -- We have our wealth ( hē euporia hēmin estin ). The wealth is to us (dative of possession). This old word for wealth occurs here alone in the N.T....

We have our wealth ( hē euporia hēmin estin ).

The wealth is to us (dative of possession). This old word for wealth occurs here alone in the N.T. It is from eu and poros , easy to pass through, easy to accomplish, to be well off, wealthy, welfare, weal, well-being, rich. Demetrius appeals to this knowledge and self-interest of the artisans as the basis for their zeal for Artemis, piety for revenue.

Vincent: Act 19:25 - -- Wealth ( εὐπορία ) See on ability, Act 11:29. Lit., welfare. Wealth is used by the A. V. in the older and more general sense of w...

Wealth ( εὐπορία )

See on ability, Act 11:29. Lit., welfare. Wealth is used by the A. V. in the older and more general sense of weal, or well-being generally. Compare the Litany of the English Church: " In all time of our tribulation, in all time of our wealth. "

Wesley: Act 19:25 - -- Employed by him and them.

Employed by him and them.

JFB: Act 19:24-26 - -- "of"

"of"

JFB: Act 19:24-26 - -- Small models of the Ephesian temple and of the shrine or chapel of the goddess, or of the shrine and statue alone, which were purchased by visitors as...

Small models of the Ephesian temple and of the shrine or chapel of the goddess, or of the shrine and statue alone, which were purchased by visitors as memorials of what they had seen, and were carried about and deposited in houses as a charm. (The models of the chapel of our Lady of Loretto, and such like, which the Church of Rome systematically encourages, are such a palpable imitation of this heathen practice that it is no wonder it should be regarded by impartial judges as Christianity paganized).

JFB: Act 19:24-26 - -- The master-artificers.

The master-artificers.

JFB: Act 19:25 - -- Rather, "with the workmen (or fabricators) of such articles," meaning the artisans employed by the master-artificers, all who manufactured any kind of...

Rather, "with the workmen (or fabricators) of such articles," meaning the artisans employed by the master-artificers, all who manufactured any kind of memorial of the temple and its worship for sale.

Clarke: Act 19:25 - -- By this craft we have our wealth - The word ευπορια not only signifies wealth, but also abundance. It was a most lucrative trade; and he pl...

By this craft we have our wealth - The word ευπορια not only signifies wealth, but also abundance. It was a most lucrative trade; and he plainly saw that, if the apostles were permitted to go on thus preaching, the worship of Diana itself would be destroyed; and, consequently, all the gain that he and his fellows derived from it would be brought to nought.

Calvin: Act 19:25 - -- 25.By this craft Demetrius doth in this place filthily betray his malice. It is lawful for a man, in some measure, to provide for his private profit;...

25.By this craft Demetrius doth in this place filthily betray his malice. It is lawful for a man, in some measure, to provide for his private profit; but to trouble common [the public] peace for a man’s own gain, to overthrow − 388 equity and right, to give over a man’s self to do violence and commit murder, to extinguish that of set purpose which is just and right; that is too great wickedness. Demetrius confesseth that this is the state of the cause, because, [viz. that] Paul denieth that those are gods which are made with men’s hands. He doth not inquire whether this be true or no; but being blinded with a desire to get gain, he is carried headlong to oppress true doctrine. The same blindness doth drive him headlong to seek violent remedies. Also the craftsmen, because they be afraid of poverty and hunger, run headlong as violently; for the belly is blind and deaf, so that it can admit no equity. For which cause, every one of us ought more to suspect himself, when the question is touching our own gain and profit, lest the same covetous desire which made these men so mad take away all difference of justice and injustice, of that which is filthy and that which is honest. −

TSK: Act 19:25 - -- ye know : Act 16:19; Hos 4:8, Hos 12:7, Hos 12:8; 2Pe 2:3; Rev 18:3, Rev 18:11-19

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Barnes: Act 19:25 - -- 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 ...

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.

Poole: Act 19:25 - -- Gain, getting or keeping a livelihood, are great temptations, and, a little pretext of piety with them, keep up the superstition and false worship t...

Gain, getting or keeping a livelihood, are great temptations, and, a little pretext of piety with them, keep up the superstition and false worship that abound in the world.

Gill: Act 19:25 - -- Whom he called together,.... That is, the craftsmen; "all his co-artificers", as the Syriac version reads, all the chief of the trade, the masters of ...

Whom he called together,.... That is, the craftsmen; "all his co-artificers", as the Syriac version reads, all the chief of the trade, the masters of it, as he himself was:

with the workmen of like occupation; who were employed by him, and the rest of the masters in the several branches of the business; as founders, engravers, polishers, &c. some might make the images, and others the temples, or shrines; some do one part and some another, so that abundance of persons might be employed in this business:

and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth; the workmen not only had a comfortable and sufficient livelihood, but the masters of the trade grew rich: such a demand had they for their goods, and so profitable was this craft to them: this was a very strong and moving argument, to influence the masters and workmen; it so nearly touched them, and their worldly interest, than which nothing sticks closer to carnal men. Demetrius's way of address was very moving and persuasive, but his method manifestly betrayed what was his greatest concern, not religion, but his own secular interest; that which he should have mentioned last, if at all, he begins with: self is the leading and governing principle in a natural man.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 19:25 Another possible meaning is “that this business is an easy way for us to earn a living.”

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TSK Synopsis: Act 19:1-41 - --1 The Holy Ghost is given by Paul's hands.8 The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.13 The Jewish exorcists,16 are beaten by t...

Combined Bible: Act 19:25 - --notes on verse 23     

Maclaren: Act 19:21-34 - --The Fight With Wild Beasts At Ephesus After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to...

MHCC: Act 19:21-31 - --Persons who came from afar to pay their devotions at the temple of Ephesus, bought little silver shrines, or models of the temple, to carry home with ...

Matthew Henry: Act 19:21-41 - -- I. Paul is here brought into some trouble at Ephesus, just when he is forecasting to go thence, and to cut out work for himself elsewhere. See here,...

Barclay: Act 19:23-41 - --This thrilling story sheds a great deal of light on the characters in it. First, there are Demetrius and the silversmiths. Their trouble was that t...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 19:21--21:17 - --1. Ministry on the way to Jerusalem 19:21-21:16 At this point in his ministry Paul began to focu...

Constable: Act 19:23-41 - --The riot in Ephesus 19:23-41 This incident reveals more about the effects of the gospel on Ephesian society and religion (cf. vv. 13-20). "Luke's purp...

College: Act 19:1-41 - --ACTS 19 3. The Twelve Disciples at Ephesus (19:1-7) 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. ...

McGarvey: Act 19:23-27 - --23-27. (23) " Now, about that period, there arose no small stir concerning the way. (24) For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, brought no ...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 19:1, The Holy Ghost is given by Paul’s hands; Act 19:8, The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles; Act 19:13...

Poole: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 1

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 19:1-7) Paul instructs the disciples of John at Ephesus. (Act 19:8-12) He teaches there. (Act 19:13-20) The Jewish exorcists disgraced. Some Ep...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) We left Paul in his circuit visiting the churches (Act 18:23), but we have not forgotten, nor has he, the promise he made to his friends at Ephesus...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 19 (Chapter Introduction) In Ephesus (Act_19:1-7) Incomplete Christianity (Act_19:1-7 Continued) The Works Of God (Act_19:8-12) The Death-Blow To Superstition (Act_19:13-...

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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