1 Journeys in Greece After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and 1 Cor. 16:5;1 Tim. 1:3 departed to go to Macedonia.
2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Acts 17:15; 18:1 Greece
3 and stayed three months. And Acts 9:23; 23:12; 25:3;2 Cor. 11:26 when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia.
4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Acts 19:29; Col. 4:10 Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Acts 19:29 Gaius of Derbe, and Acts 16:1 Timothy, and Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7;2 Tim. 4:12; Titus 3:12 Tychicus and Acts 21:29;2 Tim. 4:20 Trophimus of Asia.
5 These men, going ahead, waited for us at 2 Cor. 2:12;2 Tim. 4:13 Troas.
6 But we sailed away from Philippi after Ex. 12:14, 15 the Days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days joined them Acts 16:8;2 Cor. 2:12;2 Tim. 4:13 at Troas, where we stayed seven days.
7 Ministering at Troas Now on 1 Cor. 16:2; Rev. 1:10 the first day of the week, when the disciples came together Acts 2:42, 46; 20:11;1 Cor. 10:16 to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
8 There were many lamps Acts 1:13 in the upper room where they were gathered together.
9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.
10 But Paul went down, 1 Kin. 17:21;2 Kin. 4:34 fell on him, and embracing him said, Matt. 9:23, 24; Mark 5:39 “Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.”
11 Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed.
12 And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted.
13 From Troas to Miletus Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had given orders, intending himself to go on foot.
14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene.
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 Acts 18:21; 19:21; 21:4 he was hurrying Acts 24:17 to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on Acts 2:1;1 Cor. 16:8 the Day of Pentecost.
17 The Ephesian Elders Exhorted 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, Acts 18:19; 19:1, 10; 20:4, 16 from 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 Acts 20:3 by the plotting of the Jews;
20 how Acts 20:27 I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house,
21 Acts 18:5; 19:10 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, Mark 1:15 repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 And see, now Acts 19:21 I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there,
23 except that Acts 21:4, 11 the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.
24 But Acts 21:13 none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, Acts 13:25;2 Tim. 4:7 so that I may finish my race with joy, Acts 1:17 and the ministry Gal. 1:1 which 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 Acts 18:6;2 Cor. 7:2 innocent of the blood of all men.
27 For I have not shunned to declare to you Luke 7:30; John 15:15; Eph. 1:11 the whole counsel of God.
28 Luke 12:32; John 21:15–17; Acts 20:29; (1 Tim. 4:16); 1 Pet. 5:2 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit 1 Cor. 12:28 has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God Eph. 1:7, 14; Col. 1:14; Titus 2:14; Heb. 9:12; (1 Pet. 1:19); Rev. 5:9 which He purchased Heb. 9:14 with His own blood.
29 For I know this, that after my departure Ezek. 22:27; Matt. 7:15 savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
30 Also 1 Tim. 1:20;2 Tim. 1:15 from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
31 Therefore watch, and remember that Acts 19:8, 10; 24:17 for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and Heb. 13:9 to the word of His grace, which is able Acts 9:31 to build you up and give you Acts 26:18; Eph. 1:14, 18; 5:5; Col. 1:12; 3:24; (Heb. 9:15;1 Pet. 1:4) an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
33 I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.
34 Yes, you yourselves know Acts 18:3;1 Cor. 4:12;1 Thess. 2:9;2 Thess. 3:8 that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.
35 I have shown you in every way, Rom. 15:1;1 Cor. 9:12;2 Cor. 11:9, 12; Eph. 4:28;1 Thess. 4:11;2 Thess. 3:8 by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
37 Then they all Acts 21:13 wept freely, and Gen. 45:14 fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,
38 sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.