15 We sailed from there, and the next day came opposite Chios. The following day we arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The next day we came to Miletus.
16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for ahe was hurrying bto be at Jerusalem, if possible, on cthe Day of Pentecost.
The Ephesian Elders Exhorted
17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.
18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, afrom the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you,
19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me aby the plotting of the Jews;
20 how aI kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,
21 atestifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, brepentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And see, now aI go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,
23 except that athe Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
24 But anone of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, bso that I may finish my race with joy, cand the ministry dwhich I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.
26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am ainnocent of the blood of all men.
27 For I have not shunned to declare to you athe whole counsel of God.
28 aTherefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit bhas made you overseers, to shepherd the church1 of God cwhich He purchased dwith His own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departure asavage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Also afrom among yourselves men will rise up, speaking1 perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
31 Therefore watch, and remember that afor three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and ato the word of His grace, which is able bto build you up and give you can inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.
34 Yes, you yourselves know athat these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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