Paul: The Spread of the Gospel Through his Preaching Interferes with the Makers of Idols

About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. …

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.