Acts 20:28 records Paul's charge to the same elders he summoned, urging them to shepherd the church.

Acts 20:15 gives the travel itinerary showing Paul was at Miletus when he summoned the Ephesian elders.

Acts 14:23 shows Paul appointing elders in churches, explaining the origin of the elders he summons here.

Acts 15:6 shows elders gathering with apostles to decide a church matter — the same collective leadership model Paul's summoned elders represent.

Acts 11:30 uses 'elders' for Jerusalem church leaders, paralleling the same office Paul summons in Ephesus.

Acts 15:23 has elders co-authoring an authoritative letter — the elders Paul summons are entrusted with similar church direction.

Acts 16:4 mentions decisions by apostles and elders being delivered — Paul's summoned elders would have been responsible for such teachings.

1 Timothy 5:17 describes elders who direct and teach — the very role Paul will charge the Ephesian elders with in Acts 20:28.

Titus 1:5 records Paul's instruction to appoint elders in every town — showing the elders he now calls were appointed according to this pattern.

James 5:14 instructs calling elders for prayer and anointing — highlighting the pastoral ministry elders provide, which Paul also addresses.

1 Peter 5:1 is Peter's appeal to elders as a fellow elder — confirming the office Paul is addressing in Ephesus.