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25. οὓς συναθροίσας καὶ τοὺς περὶ τὰ τοιαῦτα ἑργάτας, whom having gathered together along with the workmen of like occupation. His own special branch of the craft was the carving and engraving of these shrines, as we learn from the word ἀργυροκόπος. But before the work reached the higher stage, the materials had to pass through many hands in preparation, and from the smelter of the metal up to him who added the final touches of adornment and polishing all were concerned in the threatened loss of trade.
ἐκ ταύτης τῆς ἐργασίας ἡ εὐπορία ἡμῖν ἐστιν, from this craft we have our wealth. Such an appeal would go home at once. Their income and prosperity were assailed by the new teaching.