Paul spent two years in Ephesus teaching and preaching about Jesus. This caused an uproar among silversmiths who made idols for the cult of Artemis, as Paul's message was threatening their business. There was nearly a riot in the city theater before the town clerk was able to calm the crowd by pointing out that they could not be punished for something they had not done.

1. Paul in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41)