Acts 18:21

But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

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Other Translations for Acts 18:21

BSB
But as he left, he said, "I will come back to you if God is willing." And he set sail from Ephesus.
AKJV
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that comes in Jerusalem: but I will return again to you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
CPDV
Instead, saying goodbye and telling them, "I will return to you again, God willing," he set out from Ephesus.
ERV
but taking his leave of them, and saying, I will return again unto you, if God will, he set sail from Ephesus.
NHEB
but taking his leave of them, and saying, "I will return again to you if God wills," he set sail from Ephesus.
SMT
But he took leave of them, saying, I must at any rate do the coming festival in Jerusalem: and I will again return to you, God willing. And he was conveyed from Ephesus.

Commentary for Acts 18:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 18:21
Summary
Apostle says farewell citing religious obligation elsewhere
Place
Ephesus
Event
Paul departs for Jerusalem
Estimated Time Period
c. 50 AD
Category
Narrative