Paul Finds Disciples of John the Baptist in Ephesus
1 And it happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the inland regions and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("traveled through") has been translated as a finite verb cameSome manuscripts have "and came down" to Ephesus and found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("believed") which is understood as temporal believed?" And they said to him, "But we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit!" 3 And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into the baptism of John." 4 And Paul said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the one who was to come after him—that is, in Jesus." 5 And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this,*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("laid") Paul laid handsSome manuscripts have "placed his hands" on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they began to speak*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to speak") in tongues and to prophesy. 7 (Now the total number of men was about twelve.)
8 So he entered into the synagogue and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("entered") has been translated as a finite verb was speaking boldly for three months, discussing and attempting to convinceThe present tense participle has been translated as a conative present ("attempting to convince") them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation concerningSome manuscripts have "of the things concerning" the kingdom of God. 9 But when some became hardened and were disobedient, reviling the Way before the congregation, he departed from them and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("departed") has been translated as a finite verb took away the disciples, leading discussions every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 And this took place for two years, so that all who lived in AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
Would-be Exorcists
11 And God was performing extraordinaryLiterally "not the ordinary" miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or work aprons that had touched his skinLiterally "from his skin" were carried away to those who were sick, and their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.*The words "of them" are not in the Greek text but are implied13 But some itinerant Jewish exorcists also attempted to pronounce the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches!" 14 (Now seven sons of a certain Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this.) 15 But the evil spirit answered and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("answered") has been translated as a finite verb said to them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I am acquainted with, but who are you?" 16 And the man who had the evil spiritLiterally "in whom the evil spirit was" leaped on them, subdued all of them, and*Here "and" is supplied because the two previous participles ("leaped" and "subdued") have been translated as finite verbs prevailed against them, so that they ran away from that house naked and wounded. 17 And this became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was exalted. 18 And many of those who had believed came, confessing and disclosing their practices, 19 and many of those who practiced magic brought together their*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun books and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("brought together") has been translated as a finite verb burned them*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation up in the sight of everyone. And they counted up their value and found it was fifty thousand silver coins.Literally "five ten thousands of silver coins"20 In this way the word of the Lord was growing in power and was prevailing.
A Major Riot in Ephesus
21 Now when these things were completed, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, it is necessary for me to see Rome also." 22 So after*Here "after" is supplied as a component of the participle ("sending") which is understood as temporal sending two of those who were assisting him, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, he himself stayed some time in Asia.A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor)
23 Now there happened at that time no little disturbance concerning the Way. 24 For someone namedLiterally "by name" Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis, was bringing no little business to the craftsmen. 25 TheseLiterally "whom" he gathered together, and the workers occupied with such things, and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("gathered together") has been translated as a finite verb said, "Men, you know that from this business we get our prosperity,Literally "prosperity is to us"26 and you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) this man Paul has persuaded and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("has persuaded") has been translated as a finite verb turned away a large crowd by*Here "by" is supplied as a component of the participle ("saying") which is understood as means saying that the gods made by hands are not gods. 27 So not only is there a danger this line of business of ours will come into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as nothing—and she is about to be brought down even from her grandeur, she whom the whole of AsiaA reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) and the entire world worship!"
28 And when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("heard") which is understood as temporal heard this*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and became full of rage, they began to shout,*The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here ("began to shout") saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" 29 And the city was filled with the tumult, and with one purpose they rushed into the theater, seizing Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were traveling companions of Paul. 30 But when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("wanted") Paul wanted to enter into the popular assembly, the disciples would not let him. 31 And even some of the AsiarchsOr "provincial authorities" who were his friends sent word*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation to him and*Here "and" is supplied because the previous participle ("sent") has been translated as a finite verb were urging him*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation not to risk himself by going into the theater. 32 So some were shouting one thing*Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation and some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know whyLiterally "on account of what" they had assembled. 33 And some of the crowd advisedOr "concluded it was about" Alexander, when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle ("put … forward") the Jews put him forward. But Alexander, motioning with his*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun hand, was wanting to defend himself to the popular assembly. 34 But when they*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("recognized") which is understood as temporal recognized that he was a Jew, they were shouting with one voice from all of them for about two hours, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" 35 And when*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had quieted") which is understood as temporal the city secretary had quieted the crowd, he said, "Ephesian men, for who is there among men who does not know the Ephesian city is honorary temple keeper of the great Artemis and of her*Literally "the"; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun image fallen from heaven? 36 Therefore because*Here "because" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("are") these things are undeniable, it is necessary that you be quiet and do nothing rash! 37 For you have brought these men here who are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess. 38 If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the court days are observed and there are proconsuls—let them bring charges against one another! 39 But if you desire anything further, it will be settled in the lawful assembly. 40 For indeed we are in danger of being accused of rioting concerning today, since there*Here "since" is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle ("is") is no cause in relation to which we will be able to give an account concerning this disorderly gathering!" And when he*Here "when" is supplied as a component of the participle ("had said") which is understood as temporal had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.Verse 41 in the English Bible is included as part of v. 40 in the standard editions of the Greek text