Paul sent two disciples, Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia, while he stayed back in Asia.
Acts of the Apostles Chapter 19: 21-40 + 20: 1-3
Go to Macedonia and preach God's word to those people.
Demetrius, who made shrines of the goddess, Artemis, for a living, was angered by Paul and spoke to a crowd about how he felt
Meanwhile in Ephesus...
Paul is making us blacksmiths poor! He tells everyone that gods made by hands are not real gods.
Paul is discrediting our work and our god!
The riot started by Demetrius seized Paul's traveling companions, Gaius and Aristarchus.
Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!
Seize Paul's companions!
Alexander was prompted to speak, but the crowd would not listen to him after discovering that he was a Jew.
This man is a Jew! do not listen to him!
I am Alexander, a Jew, and I assure you that we mean you no harm.
Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!
The town clerk then came forward and convinced the riot that the Jews did not have poor intentions. He then dismissed the crowd.
Silence! These men have no intention of discrediting your god! If you have any complaints about their actions, settle it legally, otherwise return home!
Saul informed his disciples that he would be leaving for Macedonia. During his trip, he preached everywhere he went, and escaped plots against him in Greece before returning through Macedonia.
Now that the riot has ended, I will begin my trap to Macedonia