Demetrius
Mentioned AD 58–90 traditional (Jones)
A silversmith at Ephesus, whose chief occupation was to make “silver shrines for Diana” (q.v.), Acts 19:24, i.e., models either of the temple of Diana or of the statue of the goddess. This trade brought to him and his fellow-craftsmen “no small gain,” for these shrines found a ready sale among the countless thousands who came to this temple from all parts of Asia Minor.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 3 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Diana.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Stories
1 event in which Demetrius takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 53Riot in EphesusActs 19:23-41
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3 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Demetrius 4 |
| KJV | Demetrius 3 |
| ASV | Demetrius 3 |
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Acts2 verses
- 19:24
It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.
- 19:38
So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.
3 John1 verse
- 1:12
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A silversmith at Ephesus, whose chief occupation was to make “silver shrines for Diana” (q.v.), Acts 19:24, i.e., models either of the temple of Diana or of the statue of the goddess. This trade brought to him and his fellow-craftsmen “no small gain,” for these shrines found a ready sale among the countless thousands who came to this temple from all parts of Asia Minor. This traffic was greatly endangered by the progress of the gospel, and hence Demetrius excited the tradesmen employed in the manufacture of these shrines, and caused so great a tumult that “the whole city was filled with confusion.”