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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When they asked him (ερωτωντων αυτων). Genitive absolute of present participle of ερωταω, old verb to ask a question, common in

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When they desired him to tarry longer time with them
Either Aquila and Priscilla, whom he left here, for here they w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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