Acts 20:18
And when they arrived he said to them:
“You know well how I [lived when I] was with you, from the first day that I set foot in Asia [until now],
Acts 18:19
Then they arrived in Ephesus, and he left the others there; but he entered the synagogue and reasoned and debated with the Jews.
Acts 19:1
It happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the upper [inland] districts and came down to Ephesus, and found some disciples.
Acts 19:10
This continued for two years, so that all the inhabitants of [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor], Jews as well as Greeks, heard the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
2 Corinthians 6:3-11
we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-10
For you know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you has not been ineffective (fruitless, in vain),
2 Thessalonians 3:7-9
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Timothy 3:10
Now you have diligently followed [my example, that is] my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,