Acts 18:21
But taking his leave of them, he said, “I will return again to you if it is God's will.” He then set sail from Ephesus.
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20When they asked Paul to stay a longer time, he declined.
Cross References
Matthew 26:39He went a little farther, fell on his face, and prayed. He said, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will.”
Acts 15:29that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, blood, things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, it shall be well with you. Farewell.”
Acts 20:16For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not spend any time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem for the day of Pentecost, if it were at all possible for him to do so.
Romans 1:10I always request in my prayers that by any means I may at last be successful now by the will of God in coming to you.
1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills. Then I will know not merely the talk of these who are so arrogant, but I will see their power.
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Work for restoration, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
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 →