After the uproar in Ephesus, what did Paul do?

• A. He called the disciples, embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
• B. He stayed in Ephesus to negotiate with the riot leaders.
• C. He wrote letters to the churches in Asia.
• D. He immediately sailed to Jerusalem.

Answer: (A)

After the uproar in Ephesus, Paul’s immediate move is to gather the believers, show personal care by embracing them, and then depart to continue his mission by going into Macedonia. This moment highlights his pattern of strengthening the churches as he moves from place to place, rather than lingering to negotiate with riot leaders or rushing straight to Jerusalem. The narrative shows that after the disturbance ends, he prioritizes encouraging the disciples and proceeding on his planned route through Macedonia (and later Greece) before returning toward Jerusalem, in line with his broader travel plans.