²⁷So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana ^ashould be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all ^hAsia and ^bthe world worshippeth.

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Footnotes

a Wisd. 9:6 (Gk.).
hAs Luke 15:8 marg.
bSee Matt. 24:14.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

And there is danger not only that this trade of ours may come into disrepute but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis may be counted as nothing, and that she may even be deposed from her magnificence, she whom all Asia and the world worship.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Not only do we run a risk that our business may be discredited, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis may be despised and her magnificence come to the verge of ruin—the very one all of Asia and the world worship.”

NLTNew Living Translation

Of course, I’m not just talking about the loss of public respect for our business. I’m also concerned that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will lose its influence and that Artemis—this magnificent goddess worshiped throughout the province of Asia and all around the world—will be robbed of her great prestige!”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

So not only is there a danger this line of business of ours will come into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as nothing—and she is about to be brought down even from her grandeur, she whom the whole of Asia and the entire world worship!”