Acts 18:20

and they having requested [him] to remain a longer time with them, he did not consent,

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19and he came down to Ephesus, and left them there, and he himself having entered into the synagogue reasoned with the Jews:

21but took leave of them, saying, “It is necessary for me by all means to keep the coming celebration at Jerusalem, and again I will return to you—God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus,

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Cross References

Acts 20:16for Paul decided to sail past Ephesus, that there may not be to him a loss of time in Asia, for he was hurrying, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of the Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:12and concerning Apollos our brother, I begged him much that he may come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all [his] will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.

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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