Acts 20:18
And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
Cross-reference
Acts 18:19 records Paul’s first visit to Ephesus, the very 'first day' he refers to in his speech to the elders.
Acts 19:1 describes Paul’s arrival in Ephesus for his extended ministry, beginning the period he mentions living among them.
Acts 19:10 notes Paul’s two-year ministry in Ephesus, explaining the duration of his living among them that he recalls.
In 2 Corinthians 6:3-11, Paul similarly details his conduct and hardships, reinforcing the same apostolic integrity he appeals to in Acts.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 echoes Paul’s appeal to how the Thessalonians knew his manner of life—'what kind of men we proved to be'.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-10 expands on Paul’s blameless conduct among them, directly paralleling his testimony in Acts 20:18.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 cites Paul’s example of working night and day, matching the conduct he recalls in Acts 20:18.
2 Timothy 3:10 explicitly mentions Paul’s conduct and aim in life, reinforcing his consistent character shown in Acts.
In 2 Corinthians 5:11, Paul appeals to his known conduct before God and conscience — the same transparent life he lived among the Ephesians.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:10, Paul similarly calls witnesses to his holy conduct — a direct parallel to his claim in Acts 20:18.