Demetrius a silversmith in Ephesus who led a riot against Paul because the gospel threatened the local trade in idols. His actions show the economic and cultural resistance to the new faith and the social consequences of prophetic challenge.
Acts 19:23 to 41
“Demetrius the silversmith stirred up the craftsmen against Paul”
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