Acts 18:18 cpdv — Yet truly, Paul, after he had remained for many more days, having said goodbye to the brothers, sailed into Syria, and…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, Paul, after he had remained for many more days, having said goodbye to the brothers, sailed into Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. Now he had shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had made a vow. "

— Acts 18:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 18 — Context

15

Yet if truly these are questions about a word and names and your law, you should see to it yourselves. I will not be the judge of such things.”

16

And he ordered them from the tribunal.

17

But they, apprehending Sosthenes, a leader of the synagogue, beat him in front of the tribunal. And Gallio showed no concern for these things.

18

Yet truly, Paul, after he had remained for many more days, having said goodbye to the brothers, sailed into Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. Now he had shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had made a vow.

19

And he arrived at Ephesus, and he left them behind there. Yet truly, he himself, entering into the synagogue, was disputing with the Jews.

20

Then, although they were asking him to remain for a longer time, he would not agree.

21

Instead, saying goodbye and telling them, “I will return to you again, God willing,” he set out from Ephesus.

Acts 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 18:18 say?
Acts 18:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, Paul, after he had remained for many more days, having said goodbye to the brothers, sailed into Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. Now he had shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had made a vow. ”
Where is Acts 18:18 in the Bible?
Acts 18:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 18.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 18:18.
What translation should I read Acts 18:18 in?
Acts 18:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 18:18?
Acts 18:18 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, Paul, after he had remained for many more days, having said goodbye to the brothers, sailed into Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. Now he had shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had made a vow. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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