36
Since this is an undeniable fact, you should stay calm and not do anything rash.
37
You have brought these men here, but they have stolen nothing from the temple and have not spoken against our goddess.
38
“If Demetrius and the craftsmen have a case against them, the courts are in session and the officials can hear the case at once. Let them make formal charges.
39
And if there are complaints about other matters, they can be settled in a legal assembly.
40
I am afraid we are in danger of being charged with rioting by the Roman government, since there is no cause for all this commotion. And if Rome demands an explanation, we won’t know what to say.”