Acts 18:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
17 And having all taken-hold-of Sosthenes, the synagogue-official, they were striking him in front of the judgment seat. And none of these[a] things was-a-concern to Gallio.
In Ephesus, Paul Prepares Them For a Future Visit And Then Returns Home To Antioch
18 And Paul, having stayed-on considerable days longer, having said-good-bye to the brothers, was sailing-off to Syria— and Priscilla and Aquila with him— having sheared his head in Cenchrea, for he had a vow[b]. 19 And they came to Ephesus. And those[c] ones he left-behind there[d]. And he himself, having entered into the synagogue, reasoned with the Jews.
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- Acts 18:17 That is, the matters raised by the Jews; or, the beating of Sosthenes; or, both.
- Acts 18:18 Or, prayer. As a result of an answered prayer or vow, probably with regard to his just completed work in Corinth, Paul cut off his hair, a Jewish custom.
- Acts 18:19 That is, Priscilla and Aquila.
- Acts 18:19 That is, in Ephesus, to prepare for Paul’s planned return, mentioned next.
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