Acts 18:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 18:20

BSB

When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then, although they were asking him to remain for a longer time, he would not agree.

ERV

And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;

NHEB

When they asked him to stay a longer time, he declined;

SMT

And they asking to remain with them for more time, he acquiesced not;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 18:20

WhenG1161Conjunction theyG846 desiredG2065VerbhimtotarryG3306Verb longerG4119Adjective timeG5550Noun Masculine withG3844Preposition themG846heconsentedG1962Verb notG3756

Commentary for Acts 18:20

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Overview of Acts 18:20

Summary

Residents request longer stay; apostle politely declines

Place

Ephesus

Event

Paul refuses to stay longer

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD