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I. ITS CAUSES.

1. The preaching of Paul.

2. The speech of Demetrius.

II. THE TUMULT ITSELF.

1. Paul's courageous demeanour.

2. The conduct of the populace.

III. THE TUMULT STILLED. The speech of the town clerk.

1. A model of worldly prudence.

2. An example of great moral courage.

Application:

1. Be not dismayed in times of danger.

2. Unite prudence with courage and justice.

(J. H. Tasson.)

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KJV: Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.

WEB: Some therefore cried one thing, and some another, for the assembly was in confusion. Most of them didn't know why they had come together.