KJV ORIGINAL
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Paul was in Miletus and sent a message to Ephesus, asking the church leaders to come meet with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you have to call the meeting to you.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is on his third missionary journey, traveling through various regions to strengthen the early churches. From Miletus, a coastal city near Ephesus, he sends for the elders of the Ephesian church to meet with him, as he is heading towards Jerusalem and wants to address them personally. This reflects the early Christian practice of appointing and consulting elders as key leaders in local congregations during the spread of the gospel in the Roman Empire.
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