And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. Treasury of Scripture the elders. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers... Acts 11:30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Acts 14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord... Acts 15:4,6,23 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders... Acts 16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep... 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. Titus 1:5 For this cause left I you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city... James 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him... 1 Peter 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ... 2 John 1:1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 3 John 1:1 The elder to the well beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Context Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
17And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 18And when they were come to him, he said to them, You know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, 21Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: 23Save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. 24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to 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. 25And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 26Why I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. 27For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God. 28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood. 29For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32And now, brothers, 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. 33I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 34Yes, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you 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. 36And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. 37And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, 38Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And sending from Miletus to Ephesus, he called the ancients of the church.
Darby Bible Translation
But from Miletus having sent to Ephesus, he called over to him the elders of the assembly.
King James Bible
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Young's Literal Translation
And from Miletus, having sent to Ephesus, he called for the elders of the assembly,
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