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286 THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES evidence. Fearing that tlie faith of the believers would be endangered by continued association with these opposers of the truth, Paul separated from them, and gathered the disciples into a distinct body, continuing his public instructions in the school of Tyrannus, a teacher of some note. Paul saw that "a great door and effectual'' was opening before him, although there were ^^many adversaries."' Ephesus was not only the most magnificent, but the most corrupt, of the cities of Asia. Superstition and sensual pleasure held sway over her teeming population. Under the shadow of her temples, criminals of every grade found shelter, and the most degrading vices flourished. Ephesus was a popular center for the worship of Diana. The fame of the magnificent temple of Diana of the Ephesians,'' extended throughout all Asia and the world. Its surpassing splendor made it the pride, not only of the city, but of the nation. The idol within the temple was declared by tradition to have fallen from the sky. Upon it were inscribed symbolic characters, which were believed to possess great power. Books had been written by the Ephesians to explain the meaning and use of these symbols. Among those who gave close study to these costly books, were many magicians, who wielded a powerful influence over the minds of the superstitious worshipers of the image within the temple. The apostle Paul, in his labors at Ephesus, was given special tokens of divine favor. The power of God accompanied his efforts, and many were healed of physical maladies. ^^God wrought special ^ 1 Cor. 16:9.