Acts 19:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. By this craft we have our wealth - The word ευπορια not only signifies wealth, but also abundance. It was a most lucrative trade; and he plainly saw that, if the apostles were permitted to go on thus preaching, the worship of Diana itself would be destroyed; and, consequently, all the gain that he and his fellows derived from it would be brought to nought.

Acts 19:25

25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.