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Connecting Statement:
Luke tells about a riot that broke out while Paul was in Ephesus.
General Information:
Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)
General Information:
Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, sometimes translated as "Diana." She was a false goddess of fertility. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
there was no small disturbance in Ephesus concerning the Way
This is a summary opening statement.
there was no small disturbance
"the people became very upset" See how you translated this in Acts 12:18
the Way
This was a term used to refer to Christianity. See how you translated this title in Acts 9:1.
A certain silversmith named Demetrius
The use of the words "a certain" introduces a new person in the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)
silversmith
a craftsman who works with silver metal to make statues and jewelry
named Demetrius
This is the name of a man. Demetrius was a silversmith in Ephesus who was against Paul and the local church. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
brought in much business
"made a lot of money for those who made the idols"
the workmen of that occupation
An occupation is a profession or job. AT: "others who did that kind of work"