16 Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, so as not to lose any time in the province of Asia. He was in a hurry to arrive in Jerusalem by the day of Pentecost, if at all possible.
17 From Miletus Paul sent a message to Ephesus, asking the elders of the church to meet him.
18 When they arrived, he said to them, “You know how I spent the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
19 With all humility and many tears I did my work as the Lord's servant during the hard times that came to me because of the plots of some Jews.
20 You know that I did not hold back anything that would be of help to you as I preached and taught in public and in your homes.
21 To Jews and Gentiles alike I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus.
22 And now, in obedience to the Holy Spirit I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.