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A Promising Start in Ephesus
Commentators note that the Ephesians' request for Paul to stay longer was a very "hopeful sign." This early receptiveness, in contrast to other cities, foreshadowed the deep and fruitful ministry Paul would later have there, where scholars note he would share "the whole counsel of God."
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AT Robertson
On Acts 18:20
When they asked him (ερωτωντων αυτων). Genitive absolute of present participle of ερωταω, old verb to ask a question, common in
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:20
19th Century
Bishop
When they desired him to stay longer with them. This was, obviously, a hopeful sign and an indication of the fruitful labors that …
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not: But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast tha…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:20
In the synagogue at Ephesus, Paul found a receptive audience. But though they encouraged him to stay, he seems to have felt that fulfilling his vow…
John Gill
On Acts 18:20
17th Century
Pastor
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them
Either Aquila and Priscilla, whom he left here, for here they w…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:18–23
17th Century
Minister
While Paul found he did not labor in vain, he continued laboring. Our times are in God's hand; we purpose, but He disposes. Therefore, we must make…