Crs 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: The man who stirred up the people against Paul in Ephesus was

Correct Answer

D

Explanation

After evangelizing Corinth, Paul later came to Ephesus where he met and baptized some disciples of John the Baptist and they received the Holy spirit. Paul preached boldly in the Synagogues, handkerchief or aprons that touched him were used to heal the sick. Seven sons of Sceva were overpowered since they were fakes. Other magicians were converted, they burnt their magical books and tools in public. Paul condemned the worship of idols and this reduced the number of people who came to the goddess of Arthemis and Diana. Demetrius the leader of the silver -smiths incited the silver-myths against Paul. The town clerk quietened the people and dismissed the assembly Acts:19:1-19, 21-41