Acts 19:24

For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.

1. Ephesus was the "headquarters" for the goddess Diana. There was, not only a large temple dedicated to her, but there was a whole industry around Diana.

2. There were candle makers, silversmiths, coppersmiths, priests, book and pamphlet makers, and other workers who were part of the temple care, operation and upkeep.

3. This temple was one of the seven wonders of the world at this time. It was the Taj Mahal of Ephesus.

4. The silversmiths made statues of Diana. They also made miniatures of the temple. These were great souvenirs for tourists.

5. This whole industry was in jeopardy if many were converted to Christianity. They would not buy the books, candles, and figurines. They saw Christianity hitting their bottom line and their very livelihood was at stake.