Acts 18:20

And they asking him to remain a longer time, he did not consent;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And they arrived in Ephesus, and he left them there: and himself, having gone into the synagogue, spoke to the Jews.

21but having bidden them adieu; and saying, I will return unto you again, God willing; he embarked from Ephesus;

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Cross References

Acts 20:16For Paul decided to sail by Ephesus, in order that it might not be necessary for him to spend the time in Asia: for he was hastening, if it might be possible for him to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:12But concerning brother Apollos, I entreated him much, that he may come to you with the brethren: but it was not altogether his will that he may come now; but he will come when he may have 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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