And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
Acts 18:20 - English Standard Version 2016 When they asked him to stay for a longer period, he declined. Matoleo zaidiKing 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; |
And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus.
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.