34. But when they recognized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” for about two hours.
35. After the city secretary quieted the crowd, he said, “Men of Ephesus, what person is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is the keeper of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image that fell from heaven?
36. So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.
37. For you have brought these men here who are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess.
38. If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against someone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another there.
39. But if you want anything in addition, it will have to be settled in a legal assembly.
40. For we are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause we can give to explain this disorderly gathering.”