# General Information:

Demetrius is introduced to the story. Verse 24 introduces background information about Demetrius. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, sometimes translated as "Diana." She was a false goddess of fertility. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Connecting Statement:

Luke tells about a riot that broke out while Paul was in Ephesus.

# there was no small disturbance in Ephesus concerning the Way

This is a summary opening statement.

# there was no small disturbance

"the people became very upset" See how you translated this in [Acts 12:18](../12/18.md)

# the Way

This was a term used to refer to Christianity. See how you translated this title in [Acts 9:1](../09/01.md).