Acts 18:20

And when they were asking Rav Sha'ul to stay for a longer time, he did not give his consent.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Then they arrived in Ephesus, and Rav Sha'ul left them there, but he joined the minyan in the shul and debated with the Yehudim.

21But taking leave of them, he said, I will return again im yirtzeh Hashem (G-d willing). Then Rav Sha'ul set sail from Ephesus.

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Cross References

Acts 20:16For Rav Sha'ul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so he would not have to spend time in + 20:16 the Province of Asia, for he was hurrying in order that, if possible, he might by Shavu'os go up to Yerushalayim.

1 Corinthians 16:12Now, concerning Apollos the Ach b'Moshiach, I strongly exhorted him, that he would come to you with the Achim b'Moshiach. But he is beshum oifen (absolutely) unwilling to go at this time, but he will come whenever he has an opportunity.

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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