Summary: “Elders” (v.17) were leaders. Peter was the elder of the kingdom church, but he wrote to others (IPet.5:1).  The elders here were leaders in the grace church in Ephesus.  Paul reminded them he’d served with “humility” (v.18,19). It’s … Continue reading →

  Summary: Paul didn’t decide to leave Ephesus (v.1) because the “uproar” that Satan instigated (Acts 20:23-41) ran him out of town.  He left because he knew his work in Asia was done (Acts 19:9,10).  So he actually planned to … Continue reading →

  Summary: When it looked like Paul and his fellowworkers in the Lord’s work were about to be killed (Acts 19:23-40), a city official “appeased” the murderous mob (v.41).  Since they wanted the apostles dead, he probably appeased them by … Continue reading →