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Acts 18:21

Ephesus
God's will and calling

19 When they reached Ephesus, Paul parted ways with Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

20 When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined.

But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

22 When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

23 After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

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BSB
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
KJV
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
WEB
but taking his leave of them, he said, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem, but I will return again to you if God wills.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
ASV
but taking his leave of them, and saying, I will return again unto you if God will, he set sail from Ephesus.
DARBY
but bade them farewell, saying, [I must by all means keep the coming feast at Jerusalem]; I will return to you again, if God will: and he sailed away from Ephesus.
BLB
but having taken leave and having said, “I will return to you⁺ again, God willing,” he sailed from Ephesus,
ÅB
men sa farvel til dem og sa: Jeg vil komme til dere en annen gang, om Gud så vil. Så seilte han fra Efesus
OTB
men da han dro, sa han: «Jeg vil komme tilbake til dere hvis Gud vil.» Så seilte han fra Efesos.
B1930
men sa farvel til dem og sa: Jeg vil komme til eder en annen gang, om Gud så vil. Så seilte han fra Efesus

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