14. When he met us in Assos, he came aboard, and we sailed on to Mitylene.
15. The next day we came to a place near Chios, and the following day we reached Samos. The day after that we sailed to Miletus.
16. Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, because he did not want to spend too much time in Asia. He was in a hurry and wanted to be in Jerusalem in time for Pentecost.
17. From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him.
18. When they got there, he said:You know everything I did during the time I was with you when I first came to Asia.
19. Some of the Jews plotted against me and caused me a lot of sorrow and trouble. But I served the Lord and was humble.
20. When I preached in public or taught in your homes, I didn't hold back from telling anything that would help you.
21. I told Jews and Gentiles to turn to God and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
22. I don't know what will happen to me in Jerusalem, but I must obey God's Spirit and go there.
23. In every city I visit, I am told by the Holy Spirit that I will be put in jail and will be in trouble in Jerusalem.
24. But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And that work is to tell the good news about God's great kindness.