Acts 18:20 KJV

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

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  • He visits JerusalemWhile Paul found he laboured not in vain, he continued labouring. Our times are in God's hand; we purpose, but he disposes; therefore we must make all...

Cross References

  • Mark 1:37–38 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. …
  • Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
  • Acts 21:13–14 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. …
  • 1 Corinthians 16:12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

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Topics

  • Achaia Paul visits
  • Corinth By Paul
  • Ephesus Paul visits and preaches in
  • Paul Visits Ephesus, where he leaves Aquila and Priscilla; enters into a synagogue, where he reasons with the Jews; starts on his return trip...

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Strong’s Numbers

  • When δέ dé
  • they αὐτός autós
  • desired ἐρωτάω erōtáō
  • to tarry μένω ménō
  • longer ἐπί epí πλείων pleíōn
  • time χρόνος chrónos
  • with παρά pará
  • them αὐτός autós
  • he consented ἐπινεύω epineúō
  • not οὐ ou

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