Acts 18:20

And being requested by them to be there for a longer time, he said, No;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;

In Context

19And they came down to Ephesus and he left them there: and he himself went into the Synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews.

21And went from them, saying, I will come back to you if God lets me; and he took ship from Ephesus.

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Cross References

Acts 20:16For Paul's purpose was to go past Ephesus, so that he might not be kept in Asia; for he was going quickly, in order, if possible, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:12But as for Apollos, the brother, I had a great desire for him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his pleasure to come now; but he will come when he has a chance.

Matthew Henry on Acts 18:19-24

Paul's Visit to Ephesus and Jerusalem. 18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast… Read the whole commentary →

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