Demetrius
Demetrius, a silversmith in Ephesus, stirred up opposition against Paul because his preaching threatened the business of making shrines of Artemis.
The name Demetrius means “belonging to corn, or to Ceres”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 19:24; only referred to as Demetrius (Δημήτριος).
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΔημήτριοςDemetrius
Mentions
- It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.
- So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.
- Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.