KJV ORIGINAL
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they asked him to stay longer with them, he said no.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes saying no to good things means saying yes to God's bigger plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Chapter 18, the Apostle Paul is on his second missionary journey and has recently arrived in Ephesus after leaving Corinth. The Jewish people there were eager for his teachings and urged him to stay longer to continue sharing the Gospel. However, Paul declined, explaining that he needed to travel to Jerusalem for a feast and promised to return if it aligned with God's will.
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