Paul was visiting Asia for the last time; he knew that imprisonment awaited him. He did not know if he were going to be released or die. The time comes when a Christian has to entrust the care and work to others. One generation gives way to the next. Our mission is clear: care for those who believe (yes, this is “house-keeping”) and reach out to those who don’t. It is both/and. Too often we get stuck on “house-keeping details.”