Acts 19:35

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

በመጨረሻ የከተማይቱ ዋና ጸሐፊ፥ ሕዝቡን ዝም አሰኘና እንዲህ አለ፦ “የኤፌሶን ሰዎች ሆይ! የኤፌሶን ከተማ ነዋሪዎች፥ የታላቂቱን አርጤሚስን ቤተ መቅደስና ከሰማይ የወረደውን ምስልዋን እንደሚጠብቁ በሁሉም ዘንድ የታወቀ ነው።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from the book of Acts, a townclerk is calming down a crowd in Ephesus. He reminds them that their city is well-known for its devotion to the goddess Diana and an important statue of her believed to have fallen from Jupiter.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your town was famous because everyone loved a special toy, and one day someone tried to cause trouble about it. A grown-up would step in, saying 'Everyone knows our town loves this toy more than any other place!'

Historical Background

This passage is part of the book of Acts, written by Luke around the year 60 AD. It's describing an event where a large crowd in Ephesus was stirred up over concerns about how Paul and his followers were affecting their city’s reputation for worshiping Diana.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might see this verse as a reminder to remember our own values when others try to make us doubt them. For example, if you're part of an organization known for its commitment to helping the environment, it's important to stand firm and remind people why that work is so significant.

Topics

• worship
• faith
• identity
• community
• conflict resolution
• devotion

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 8:5
• Revelation 2:4-5
• Acts 17:23
• Exodus 20:3-6
• Galatians 5:19-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the importance of Diana worship in Ephesus?

Diana (Artemis) was a major deity, especially important in Ephesus. The city boasted one of her most famous temples, and she represented fertility and protection.

Why was the townclerk trying to calm the crowd?

The crowd was agitated over potential threats to their religious practices and economic interests tied to Diana worship, which the townclerk sought to reassure them about.

How does this verse apply to modern Christians?

It reminds us of the importance of holding onto our faith values and standing firm against pressures that might undermine these beliefs within our communities.

What can we learn from the townclerk's approach in this situation?

His calmness and reminder of community values show effective leadership when dealing with conflict by reinforcing positive identity elements.