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When Money is the Motive
Commentators highlight that the silversmiths' outrage was primarily driven by the threat to their income. Their public cry, "Great is Diana," was a religious pretext used to protect their financial interests. This serves as a timeless warning that opposition to the gospel can often be rooted in worldly concerns rather than genuine theological disagreement.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 19:28
18th Century
Theologian
Were full of wrath. They were greatly enraged—probably at the prospect of losing their gains.
Great is Diana, etc. The ter…
AT Robertson
On Acts 19:28
They were filled with wrath (γενομενο πλερεις θυμου). Having become full of wrath.
Cried out (εκραζον). In…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 19:28
19th Century
Bishop
They were full of wrath, and cried out.—Better, they went on crying out, the tense implying continued action.
Great is …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 19:28
The silversmiths began shouting out the ceremonial chant: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” hoping thereby to stir up the city on a pretext of r…
John Gill
On Acts 19:28
17th Century
Pastor
And when they heard these sayings: Both the masters and the workmen.
they were full of wrath
Matthew Henry
On Acts 19:21–31
17th Century
Minister
People who came from afar to offer their devotions at the temple of Ephesus bought small silver shrines, or models of the temple, to take home with…