For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Paul hurried not for the day itself, but for the great assembly, strangers gathering from all quarters. He seized the chance to edify the Church, display Christ's enlargement, win those yet estranged from Him, and stop the mouths of the wicked with the Gospel's power.
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Paul won't ride when he can walk and do good by the way. He takes a rough road alone, not to spare himself but to deny himself, keeping his body under and his heart free for God and for serving others as he goes.
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Commenting on Acts 20:13-16
Elders here are officers of the church, not men grey-headed, but pastors and bishops appointed to govern. The Ephesian church, formed by Paul from twelve disciples and many converts, was doubtless set into Gospel order by his own hand.
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