Acts 18:19

They arrived in Ephesus, where Paul left the others behind. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews.

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In The King James Version

And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

In Context

18Paul stayed on for a while. Then he left the believers and sailed for Syria, taking Priscilla and Aquila along with him. He had his head shaved while in Cenchrae, because he had taken a vow.

20They asked him to stay longer, but he refused.

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Cross References

Acts 18:4He debated in the synagogue every Sabbath, convincing both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 18:24In the meantime a Jew named Apollos, originally from Alexandria, arrived in Ephesus. He was a gifted speaker who knew the Scriptures well.

Acts 19:17People living in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks, heard about this. They were all in awe at what had happened, and the name of the Lord Jesus gained great respect.

Acts 20:16Paul had planned to sail on past Ephesus so he wouldn't have to spend time in the province of Asia. He was keen to get to Jerusalem in time for the Day of Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:8However, I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,

1 Timothy 1:3When I was on my way to Macedonia I asked you to stay behind in Ephesus, so that you could speak with those who teach false ideas and insist that they stop.

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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