That interval was punctuated by a number of difficulties and dangers, not least of which was the uproar created by Ephesian silversmiths in defense of their lucrative religious commerce. ​ — Acts 18: 19 - 26; 19: 1, 8 - 41; 20: 31.
Seda ajavahemikku märgistas hulk raskusi ja ohte, nende hulgas ka möll, mille korraldasid Efesose hõbesepad oma tulusa usulise äritegevuse kaitseks.