In the mind of Paul and the leaders of the Ephesian church gathered with him, this is the last time that they will see Paul this side of heaven. They were likely wrong. Yes, Paul will be arrested and taken to Rome, but history points to his release; to die another day at the hand of Caesar. This is one of the magnificent passages of Scripture: Paul’s dedication to ministry, his undaunted labor as a shepherd under Christ, his warnings, and the mutual passion for each other between Paul the pastor and the Ephesian lovers of Jesus.