Acts 18:21
but said, as he took leave of them, "I will return again to you, if God will."
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
20When they begged him to stay longer, he would not consent,
Cross References
Matthew 26:39Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wit."
Acts 15:29"that you abstain from food that has been sacrificed to idols, and from tasting blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. Keep yourselves clear from these things and it will be well with you. Farewell."
Acts 20:16For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, so as not to spend time in Asia, for he was hurrying to get to Jerusalem, if it were possible, by the day of Pentecost.
Romans 1:10always entreating him that now at length, if such be his will, the way may be made clear for me to come to you.
1 Corinthians 4:19But come to you I will, and that soon, if it please the Lord, and then I shall learn not the talk of these boasters, but their power.
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, farewell. Aim at perfection, take courage, be of one mind, live in peace; so shall the God of love and peace 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 →