Acts 18:20

“When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;”

"When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;" - Acts 18:20
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What does Acts 18:20 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 18:20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;" This verse is a part of the account of Paul's time in Corinth, which is found in Acts 18. The apostle Paul had been traveling and preaching…

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The Value of Timing in God's Plan

In Acts 18:20, we find a profound moment in the ministry of the Apostle Paul: "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;". This one verse encapsulates not only a decision made by Paul but also gives us deep insights into the nature of discipleship…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Divine Timing

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, embodying a heart filled with gratitude and reverence for Your divine presence that surrounds us at every moment of our lives. As we ponder the words in Acts 18:20, when they desired Paul to tarry longer time with them, he consented…

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Acts 19:20 - "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."
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Acts 18:16 - "And he drave them from the judgment seat."
Acts 19:18 - "And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds."
Acts 20:33 - "I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel."
Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
Acts 7:18 - "Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph."
Acts 5:18 - "And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
Acts 20:17 - "¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church."
Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,"
Acts 9:20 - "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."
Acts 5:20 - "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Acts 20:37 - "And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,"
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Acts 18:1 - "After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;"
Acts 18:13 - "Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law."