30. And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
31. And certain of the chief persons of Asia, who were his friends, sent unto him, asking him that he not present himself in the theatre.
32. Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was confused; and most of them did not know why they were come together.
33. And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand and would have made his defense unto the people.
34. 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.