Acts 18:18-21
Christian Standard Bible
The Return Trip to Antioch
18 After staying for some time, Paul said farewell to the brothers and sisters and sailed away to Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head at Cenchreae because of a vow he had taken.(A) 19 When they reached Ephesus(B) he left them there, but he himself entered the synagogue and debated with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he declined, 21 but he said farewell and added,[a] “I’ll come back to you again, if God wills.”(C) Then he set sail from Ephesus.
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- 18:21 Other mss add “By all means it is necessary to keep the coming festival in Jerusalem. But
Acts 18:18-21
New American Standard Bible
18 Now Paul, when he had remained many days longer, (A)took leave of (B)the brothers and sisters and sailed away to (C)Syria, and (D)Priscilla and (E)Aquila were with him. [a]Paul first (F)had his hair cut at (G)Cenchrea, for he was keeping a vow. 19 They came to (H)Ephesus, and he left them there. Now he himself entered (I)the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he did not consent, 21 but (J)took leave of them and said, “I will return to you again (K)if God wills,” and he set sail from (L)Ephesus.
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- Acts 18:18 Lit Having had his hair cut
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