32The assembly was in confusion: some were shouting one thing and some another; most of them did not know why they had come together.
33Then the Jews pushed Alexander forward, out from the crowd. So Alexander motioned with his hand and would have made a defense to the people.
34But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
35When the city clerk had quieted the crowd, he said: “Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess Artemis and of what fell from Zeus?
36Therefore, since these things are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and not do anything rash.
37You have arrested these men who are neither temple thieves nor blasphemers of your goddess.
38Now if Demetrius and his fellow artisans have a complaint against anyone, courts are available, and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another.
39But if you want to debate any other matter, it will be settled in the legal assembly.
Acts 19
Acts 19:32-39