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From Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to himself the elders of the assembly.
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Commentators note the significant effort this meeting required. Paul sent a messenger from Miletus to Ephesus, a journey of about 30-40 miles. The elders then had to travel that same distance, likely taking a couple of days to arrive. This wasn't a casual summons but a deliberate, costly act, showing Paul's deep care for the church leaders and their commitment to him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He sent to Ephesus. Perhaps a distance of forty miles.
The elders of the church. Who had been appointed while he was there …
Called to him (μετεκαλεσατο). Aorist middle (indirect) indicative of μετακαλεω, old verb to call from one place to another (μετα f…
19th Century
Anglican
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.—We find from Acts 20:28 that they were also kno…
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At Miletus the coastal boat docked for a number of days to load and unload cargo. So Paul took the opportunity of sending for the elders of the Eph…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus Which is said, by some, to be about four hundred furlongs from Miletus, and, by …
The elders knew that Paul was no designing, self-seeking man. Those who would serve the Lord acceptably in any office, and profitably to others, mu…
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