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Paul in Ephesus

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the inland areas and arrived at Ephesus.

There, he found some disciples and asked them: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?”

They responded:

“We haven’t even heard of anyone receiving the Holy Spirit.”

Paul then asked:

“What type of baptism have you received?”

They responded:

“The baptism of John.”

Paul then explained:

“John’s baptism was for conversion, but he himself said they should believe in the one who was to come, and that one is Jesus.”

Upon hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Then Paul laid his hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came upon them; they began to speak in tongues and prophesy.

There were about twelve of them in total.

Paul entered the synagogue; for three months, he preached and debated there boldly, aiming to persuade them about the kingdom of God.