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a great disturbance

a near riot situation

the Way

This was a term used to refer to Christianity.

A certain silversmith

A silversmith is a craftsman who works with silver metal to make statues and jewelry.

named Demetrius

A Silversmith in Ephesus who was against Paul and the local church. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

silver statues of Diana

Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Diana. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

brought in much business

Sold many silver statues made in the image of Diana