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1 Corinthians 16:8

1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But I will tarry at Ephesus till Pentecost. The feast of weeks, or of harvest, which was fifty days from the passover; See Gill on Act 2:1 which though abrogated at the death of Christ, was observed…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But I will tarry at Ephesus - This passage proves that this letter was written from Ephesus. It is by such indications as this usually that we are able to determine the place where the Epistles were…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will tarry at Ephesus - And it is very probable that he did so; and that all these journeys were taken as he himself had projected. See on Co1 16:5 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 16:5-9

In this passage the apostle notifies and explains his purpose of visiting them, concerning which, observe, 1. His purpose: he intended to pass out of Asia, where he now was (vide Co1 16:8, Co1 16:19)…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost The narrative in the Acts agrees most minutely with this passage. We there find that St Paul had formed his plan of visiting Greece some time before he…

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