^{28 Ref} And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

^{29 Ref} And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.

^{30 Ref} And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.

^{31 Ref} And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

^{32 Ref} Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

^{33 Ref} And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.

^{34 Ref} But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

^{35 Ref} And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?

^{36 Ref} Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

^{37 Ref} For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.

^{38 Ref} Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.

³⁹ But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.

^{40 Ref} For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

^{41 Ref} And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.