John Gill's Exposition on Acts 19:34

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But when they knew that he was a Jew, etc.] And so equally an enemy to their idolatry, as Paul and his companions were, whether he was a Christian or not. All with one voice about the space of two hours cried out; all that were in the theatre lift up their voices at once to prevent Alexander’s apology, or at least its being heard; and which they continued about two hours, which was a long time to keep hallooing out, great is Diana of the Ephesians; (see Gill on “<441928>Acts 19:28”).

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