Acts 19:33-41

33Some of the crowd 1concluded it was Alexander, since the Jews had put him forward; and having 2motioned with his hand, Alexander was intending to make a defense to the assembly. 34But when they recognized that he was a Jew, a single outcry arose from them all as they shouted for about two hours, “Great is 3Artemis of the Ephesians!”

35After quieting the crowd, the town clerk said, “Men of 4Ephesus, what person is there after all who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is guardian of the temple of the great 5Artemis and of the image which fell down from 6the sky? 36So, since these are undeniable facts, you ought to keep calm and to do nothing rash. 37For you have brought these men here who are neither 7temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess. 38So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are in session and 89proconsuls are available; have them bring charges against one another. 39But if you want anything beyond this, it shall be settled in the 10lawful 11assembly. 40For indeed, we are in danger of being accused of a riot in connection with today’s events, since there is no real reason for it, and in this connection we will be unable to account for this disorderly gathering.” 41After saying this he dismissed the 12assembly.