Demetrius and the town of Ephesus fought against Paul because Paul's teaching made many Ephesians and tourists stop buying the idols that Demetrius created.
Who was Demetrius?
Demetrius was a Diana-worshipping silversmith, according to the Holy Bible.
When Paul's missionary works recorded great success, causing many Ephesians and tourists to stop worshipping idols and patronizing the idols that Demetrius created, he for the sake of his profits, decided to incite a riot against Paul and his companions.
Joined by other Ephesians, Demetrius was able to cast out Paul from the city of Ephesus.
Thus, Demetrius and the town of Ephesus fought against Paul because Paul's teaching made many Ephesians and tourists stop buying the idols that Demetrius created.
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