16 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. |
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, ... |
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. |
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. |
30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. |
31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. |
32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. |
33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. |
34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. |
35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. |
36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. |
