Acts 18:21 cpdv — Instead, saying goodbye and telling them, “I will return to you again, God willing,” he set out from Ephesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Acts 18:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 18 — Context

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.

22

And after going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and he greeted the Church there, and then he descended to Antioch.

23

And having spent some length of time there, he set out, and he walked in order through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

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Now a certain Jew named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man who was powerful with the Scriptures, arrived at Ephesus.

Acts 18:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 18:21 say?
Acts 18:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Instead, saying goodbye and telling them, “I will return to you again, God willing,” he set out from Ephesus. ”
Where is Acts 18:21 in the Bible?
Acts 18:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 21.
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 18:21.
What translation should I read Acts 18:21 in?
Acts 18:21 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 18:21?
Acts 18:21 reads (CPDV): “Instead, saying goodbye and telling them, “I will return to you again, God willing,” he set out from Ephesus. ” 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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