When they reached Ephesus, he left them there, but first he himself went into the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews.
Acts 18:20 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 When they asked him to stay longer, he declined, Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When they asked him to remain for a longer time, he would not consent; American Standard Version (1901) And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not; Common English Bible They asked him to stay longer, but he declined. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, although they were asking him to remain for a longer time, he would not agree. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when they desired him, that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not; |
When they reached Ephesus, he left them there, but first he himself went into the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews.
but on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you, if God wills.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; he was eager to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers and sisters, but he was not at all willing to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.