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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

We have here Paul in motion, as we have had him at Corinth for some time at rest, but in both busy, very busy, in the service of Christ; if he sat still, if he went about, still it was to do good. Here is, I. Paul's departure from Corinth, Acts 18:18. 1. He did not go away till some time after the trouble he met with there; from other places he had departed when the storm arose, but not from Corinth, because there it had no sooner risen than it fell again. Some tell us that Gallio did... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 18:18-23

18:18-23 After Paul had remained there many days longer he took leave of the brethren and sailed away to Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila went with him. At Cenchrea he had his head shorn for he had a vow. They arrived at Ephesus and he left them there. He himself went into the synagogue and debated with the Jews. They asked him to stay a longer time but he would not consent to do so, but he took leave of them saying, "God willing, I will come back to you again." and he set out from Ephesus.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 18:21

But bade them farewell, saying ,.... As follows: I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem ; which perhaps was the passover, since that often went by the name of the feast: the why he must by all means keep it, was not because it was obligatory upon him; nor did he always observe it, as appears from his long stay at Corinth, and other places; and besides, as a Christian, he had nothing to do with it; but either because of his vow, Acts 18:18 or because he knew he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:21

I must - keep this feast - Most likely the passover, at which he wished to attend for the purpose of seeing many of his friends, and having the most favorable opportunity to preach the Gospel to thousands who would attend at Jerusalem on that occasion. The whole of this clause, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem, is wanting in ABE, six others; with the Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian, and Vulgate. Griesbach leaves it in the text, with the mark of doubtfulness; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-22

Return of-Paul to Antioch. We do not know the exact nature of the vow he was under. But the following lessons may be drawn from his conduct:— I. WORK WHILE IT IS DAY . Where God opens the door, let the ready servant enter. The voice of the Almighty saith, "Upward and onward evermore," Work, not for glory and gain, out for the kingdom of God and the salvation of men. II. TARRY NOT TO CONFER WITH FLESH AND BLOOD . Foes might have deterred him in the front;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The concise narrative. The grain of mustard seed becomes a great tree, and the fowls of the air lodge in its branches. Could we unfold all that is covered under these few words, whole volumes of surpassing interest might be evolved. The occasion and motives of Paul's vow; the first visit to the capital of Proconsular Asia, to be afterwards the scene of such great events; Pentecost at Jerusalem; the interview with James and the elders of Jerusalem; his thoughts in the metropolis of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The strength which is of man. The most suggestive sentence in these verses is that with which they conclude; but we may gather lessons from others also. We may learn— I. THAT THE DIVINE SPIRIT LEAVES US TO LEARN SOME TRUTHS BY THE TEACHING OF EVENTS . ( Acts 18:18 .) We are a little surprised that Paul should think it necessary to trouble himself with ceremonies which, in Christ Jesus, have become obsolete. But this is one of those things which, among... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

Retrospect. An interval in Paul's labors; how long cannot be known. Probably a needed rest; possibly connected with a vow. Employed in visiting Ephesus, sailing to Caesarea, his long fellowship with the Church there, repairing to Antioch and recounting his successes, for some time; and then revisiting the scene of his labors in Galatia and Phrygia. Thus it was a time of comparative bodily rest, of reflection and preparation for the future, and of confirmed intercourse and fellowship with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:21

Taking his leave of them, and saying for bade them farewell, saying, A.V.; I will return for I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem; but I will return, A.V. and T.R.; he set sail for and he sailed, A.V. and T.R. Taking his leave ; as in Acts 18:18 , note. I must by all means , etc. This clause is not found in א , A, B, E, and several versions, and is omitted in the R.T. But Alford, Meyer, Wordsworth, and others consider it to be genuine. It is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:21

Keep this feast - Probably the Passover is here referred to. Why he was so anxious to celebrate that feast at Jerusalem, the historian has not informed us. It is probable, however, that he wished to meet as many of his countrymen as possible, and to remove, if practicable, the prejudices which had everywhere been raised against him, Acts 21:20-21. Perhaps, also, he supposed that there would be many Christian converts present, whom he might meet also.But I will return ... - This he did Acts... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 18:18-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 18:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:21

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