18 And Paul having remained yet a good many days, having taken leave of the brethren, was sailing to Syria—and with him 'are' Priscilla and Aquilas—having shorn 'his' head in Cenchera, for he had a vow; 19 and he came down to Ephesus, and did leave them there, and he himself having entered into the synagogue did reason with the Jews: 20 and they having requested 'him' to remain a longer time with them, he did not consent, 21 but took leave of them, saying, 'It behoveth me by all means the coming feast to keep at Jerusalem, and again I will return unto you—God willing.' And he sailed from Ephesus,
22 and having come down to Cesarea, having gone up, and having saluted the assembly, he went down to Antioch. 23 And having made some stay he went forth, going through in order the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 18:18-23
Commentary on Acts 18:18-23
(Read Acts 18:18-23)
While Paul found he laboured not in vain, he continued labouring. Our times are in God's hand; we purpose, but he disposes; therefore we must make all promises with submission to the will of God; not only if providence permits, but if God does not otherwise direct our motions. A very good refreshment it is to a faithful minister, to have for awhile the society of his brethren. Disciples are compassed about with infirmity; ministers must do what they can to strengthen them, by directing them to Christ, who is their Strength. Let us earnestly seek, in our several places, to promote the cause of Christ, forming plans that appear to us most proper, but relying on the Lord to bring them to pass if he sees good.