The Riot at Ephesus

23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

Other Translations of Acts 19:23

New International Version

The Riot at Ephesus

23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.

English Standard Version

The Riot at Ephesus

23 About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way.

The Message

The Riot at Ephesus

23 But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as "the Way."

New King James Version

The Riot at Ephesus

23 And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way.

New Living Translation

The Riot at Ephesus

23 About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 19:23

Commentary on Acts 19:21-31

(Read Acts 19:21-31)

Persons who came from afar to pay their devotions at the temple of Ephesus, bought little silver shrines, or models of the temple, to carry home with them. See how craftsmen make advantage to themselves of people's superstition, and serve their worldly ends by it. Men are jealous for that by which they get their wealth; and many set themselves against the gospel of Christ, because it calls men from all unlawful crafts, however much wealth is to be gotten by them. There are persons who will stickle for what is most grossly absurd, unreasonable, and false; as this, that those are gods which are made with hands, if it has but worldly interest on its side. The whole city was full of confusion, the common and natural effect of zeal for false religion. Zeal for the honour of Christ, and love to the brethren, encourage zealous believers to venture into danger. Friends will often be raised up among those who are strangers to true religion, but have observed the honest and consistent behaviour of Christians.