As was his custom, Paul had begun his work at Ephesus by teaching in the synagogue of the Jews. He continued to labor there for three months, “disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.” He at first met with a favorable reception; but as in other fields of labor, he was soon violently opposed by the unbelieving Jews. As they persisted in their rejection of the gospel, the apostle ceased preaching in the synagogue.{LP 133.3}

Efter sædvane, var Paulus begyndt sit arbejde i Efesus ved at undervise i Jødernes synagoge. Han fortsatte med at arbejde der i tre måneder, " prædikede han frimodigt og overbevisende om Guds rige." Først blev der taget godt imod ham; men ligesom på andre arbejdsmarker, fik han voldsom modstand af ikke-troende jøder. Da de fastholdt at afvise evangeliet, ophørte apostlen med at forkynde i synagogen.