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Acts 20:16-18
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Acts 20:16-18
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16 Paul had already decided not to stop at Ephesus. He did not want to stay too long in Asia. He was hurrying because he wanted to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost if possible.
Paul Speaks to the Elders From Ephesus
17 In Miletus Paul sent a message back to Ephesus, telling the elders of the church in Ephesus to come to him.
18 When they came, Paul said to them, “You know about my life from the first day I came to Asia. You know the way I lived all the time I was with you.
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Acts 20:16-18
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Acts 20:16-18
New International Version
16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus(A) to avoid spending time in the province of Asia,(B) for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem,(C) if possible, by the day of Pentecost.(D)
17 From Miletus,(E) Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders(F) of the church. 18 When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you,(G) from the first day I came into the province of Asia.(H)
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