17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. |
18 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, |
19 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: |
20 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, |
21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. |
22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: |
23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. |
24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. |
25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. |
26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. |
27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. |