## a great disturbance ##

a near riot situation.

## the Way ##

This was a term used to refer to Christianity.

## A certain silversmith ##

A silversmith is a craftsman who works with silver metal to made statues and jewelry.

##  named Demetrius ##

A Silversmith in Ephesus who was against Paul and the local church. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

##  silver statues of Diana ##

Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Diana.

## brought in much business ##

Sold many silver statues made in the image of Diana.