Paul: The Spread of the Gospel Through his Preaching Interferes with the Makers of Idols
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Acts 19:23–41
About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity.
2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.