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Demetrius

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: D

By: George A. Morrish

Narrator: Chris Genthree

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1. Silversmith of Ephesus, who made silver shrines of the temple. Fearing that the preaching of Paul against idolatry would lessen the gains of himself and others, he raised an uproar (Acts 19:24,38²⁴For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; (Acts 19:24)
³⁸Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. (Acts 19:38)).

2. A convert who was borne witness to by all, and by the truth itself (3 John 1:12¹²Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. (3 John 12)).

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• David, Tower of

• Day of the Lord

• Day Star (φωσφὀρος)

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• Deliciously, to Live

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