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Paul Returns to Antioch

Acts 18:20

In 9 translations

BSB
When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined.
KJV
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
WEB
When they asked him to stay with them a longer time, he declined;
ASV
And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;
LSV
and they having requested [him] to remain a longer time with them, he did not consent,
YLT
and they having requested [him] to remain a longer time with them, he did not consent,
DBY
And when they asked him that he would remain for a longer time [with them] he did not accede,
DRC
And when they desired him, that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not;
GNV
Who desired him to tarie a longer time with them: but he would not consent,

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include παρ᾽ αὐτοῖς (“with them”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: μεῖναι. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read μεῖναι; Robinson–Pierpont add παρʼ αὐτοῖς.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἐρωτώντων δὲ αὐτῶν ἐπὶ πλείονα χρόνον μεῖναι οὐκ ἐπένευσεν,
RP2018
Ἐρωτώντων δὲ αὐτῶν ἐπὶ πλείονα χρόνον μεῖναι παρ’ αὐτοῖς, οὐκ ἐπένευσεν·
TR-Boyd
Ἐρωτώντων δὲ αὐτῶν ἐπὶ πλείονα χρόνον μεῖναι παρ᾿ αὐτοῖς, οὐκ ἐπένευσεν·
SCR1894
ερωτωντων δε αυτων επι πλειονα χρονον μειναι παρ αυτοις ουκ επενευσεν

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◆ Second Missionary Journey◆ Return from Second Missionary Journey

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Corinthians 16:12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
  • Acts 20:16Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
  • Mark 1:37–38and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!” But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”
  • Acts 21:13–14Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” When he would not be dissuaded, we fell silent and said,…

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