But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus.
Paul didn't flee Corinth when trouble came, as he had from other places; the storm rose and fell too quickly. He stayed working as long as he labored fruitfully, then took solemn leave of the brethren with counsels and prayers, commending what was good and warning against false apostles' wiles.
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Commenting on Acts 18:18-23
After Antioch, Paul traversed Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples, confirming them in the faith and fortifying their minds against Satan's temptations and men's persecutions. This shows the apostle's unflagging affection and industry in the Gospel's work.
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Paul meant to keep the Passover at Jerusalem, probably to meet as many of his countrymen as possible and remove the prejudices raised against him everywhere. He did return and stayed three years, as Luke records.
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