- Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
- From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
- When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia.
- I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews.
- You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.
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- For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
- And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
- And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
- Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:
- And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
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