Read Full ChapterAnd you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
You see and hear, that not at Ephesus alone, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, that are made with hands.
World English Bible (WEB)
Moreover{G2532} ye see{G2334}{(G5719)} and{G2532} hear{G191}{(G5719)}, that{G3754} not{G3756} alone{G3440} at Ephesus{G2181}, but{G235} almost{G4975} throughout all{G3956} Asia{G773}, this{G3778} Paul{G3972} hath persuaded{G3982}{(G5660)} and turned away{G3179}{(G5656)} much{G2425} people{G3793}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)} that{G3754} they be{G1526}{(G5748)} no{G3756} gods{G2316}, which{G3588} are made{G1096}{(G5740)} with{G1223} hands{G5495}:
Strong's King James
(26) you see and hear that, not only in Ephesus, rather in almost all Asia! This Paul has persuaded and turned away a considerable crowd, saying that elohim (gods) made with hands are not gods!"
The F.O.G
[26] "Friends," he argued passionately, "you know our prosperity comes from this craft. But look at what's happening – this Paul has convinced masses of people throughout Asia that handcrafted gods aren't gods at all. Our entire industry is at risk!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and ye see and hear, that not only at Ephesus, but almost in all Asia, this Paul, having persuaded, did turn away a great multitude, saying, that they are not gods who are made by hands;
Young's Literal Translation
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?
Add your first comment to this post