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And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
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And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, desiring that he would not venture himself into the theatre.
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Now some cried one thing, some another. For the assembly was confused: and the greater part knew not for what cause they were come together.
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And they drew forth Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews thrusting him forward. And Alexander, beckoning with his hand for silence, would have given the people satisfaction,
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But as soon as they perceived him to be a Jew, all with one voice, for the space of about two, hours, cried out: Great is Diana of the Ephesians!
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And when the town clerk had appeased the multitudes, he said: Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great Diana and of Jupiter’s offspring?
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For as much therefore as these things cannot be contradicted, you ought to be quiet and to do nothing rashly.
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For you have brought hither these men, who are neither guilty of sacrilege nor of blasphemy against your goddess.
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But if Demetrius and the craftsmen that are with him have a matter against any man, the courts of justice are open: and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse one another.
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And if you inquire after any other matter, it may be decided in a lawful assembly.
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For we are even in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no man guilty (of whom we may give account) of this concourse.