‘And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.'
Once the uproar had ceased and everything had quietened down Paul sent for the disciples in Ephesus and exhorted them, encouraging them in the faith. Then he took leave of them and departed in order to go to Macedonia. We know from Acts 20:21 that this had already been his intention. And he had already sent Timothy and Erastus ahead of him. Thus while he was wisely leaving, he was not to be seen as driven out. The authorities in Ephesus had nothing against him.