Acts 19:23

“And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.] The Syriac version reads, “the way of God”; and the Vulgate Latin version, “the way of the Lord”: that is, the Christian religion, and the doctrines and ordinances of the Gospel, which the saints were directed to walk in; and the Ethiopic version renders it, “about this doctrine”; which mightily grew and prevailed, and which such numbers embraced; and how great the stir was about it, and from whence it arose, who began it, and what were the consequences of it, are hereafter related.”

“the same time--of Paul's proposed departure. about that--"the" way--So the new religion seemed then to be designated (Act 9:2; Act 22:4; Act 24:14).”

“No small stir - No little excitement, disturbance, or tumult τάραχος tarachos. Compare Acts 17:4-5. “About that way.” Respecting the doctrines of Christianity which Paul preached. See the notes on Acts 9:2; Acts 18:26; Acts 19:9. return to 'Top of Page'”

“19:23-41 The patron deity of Ephesus was the Greek goddess Artemis. Her birthplace was believed to be Ephesus, so Ephesus was the official guardian of the temple. Twice annually, elaborate festivals were held in her honor with athletic, musical, and theatrical celebrations that included singing Great is Artemis of the Ephesians! The temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Conversions to Christianity clearly damaged the worship of Artemis and the associated economic activity, but it became clear that Paul and his associates had committed no crime. 19:23 the Way: See study note on 9:2.”

“there: Co2 1:8-10, Co2 6:9 that: Act 19:9, Act 9:2, Act 18:26, Act 22:4, Act 24:14, Act 24:22 Acts 19:24”