Acts 19:35
And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
Cross-reference
Acts 19:26
Historical context
In Acts 19:26, Paul is accused of saying handmade gods are not gods—the town clerk here defends Artemis against that charge.
Acts 19:24
Historical context
Acts 19:24 introduces Demetrius whose trade triggered the riot calmed by the town clerk in 19:35.
Acts 19:28
Historical context
Acts 19:28 records the crowd's acclamation 'Great is Diana' — the town clerk in 19:35 affirms her but calms the uproar.
Acts 17:22
Contrast
Acts 17:22 shows Paul critiquing Athenian idolatry — contrasting with the town clerk's defense of Artemis worship.
Psalm 115:4
Contrast
Psalm 115:4 declares idols are man-made — contrasting with Ephesus' claim that Artemis' image fell from heaven.
Ephesians 2:12
Contrast
In Ephesians 2:12, pagans are described as 'without God'—contrasting with the town clerk's boast that Artemis is the city's deity.