Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the Word in Asia.

And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the Word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world revere.

Then some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater.

For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

for Demas has deserted me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica; Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.

At my first defense no one stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be reckoned against them.

For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.