Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

Bible References

They knew

Acts 19:26
and you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this man Paul has persuaded [and] turned away a large crowd [by] saying that the [gods] made by hands are not gods.
Acts 16:20
And [when they] had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,
Romans 2:22
The one who says not to commit adultery, do you commit adultery? The one who abhors idols, do you rob temples?

All

1 Kings 18:26
So they took the bull that he allowed to them, prepared it, and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, "O Baal, answer us!" But there was no voice and there was no answer, so they limped about the altar which they had made.
Matthew 6:7
"But [when you] pray, do not babble repetitiously like the pagans, for they think that because of their many words they will be heard.

Great

Acts 19:28
And [when they] heard [this] and became full of rage, they began to shout, saying, "Great [is] Artemis of the Ephesians!"
Revelation 13:4
And they worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who [is] like the beast, and who is able to make war with him?