Acts 18:18

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

World English Bible (WEB)

Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.

Strong's King James

And{G1161} Paul{G3972} after this tarried{G4357}{(G5660)} there yet{G2089} a good{G2425} while{G2250}, and then took his leave{G657}{(G5671)} of the brethren{G80}, and sailed thence{G1602}{(G5707)} into{G1519} Syria{G4947}, and{G2532} with{G4862} him{G846} Priscilla{G4252} and{G2532} Aquila{G207}; having shorn{G2751}{(G5671)} his head{G2776} in{G1722} Cenchrea{G2747}: for{G1063} he had{G2192}{(G5707)} a vow{G2171}.

The F.O.G *

(18) Now Paul remained many days longer and said farewell to the brothers, sailing away for Syria (Highland Citadel) and Priscilla and Aquila with him. Having cut his hair In Cenchrea (Millet) because he had a vow

The F.O.G Message *

[18] Paul remained in Corinth many days longer, strengthening the believers. Eventually, he bid farewell to the brothers and sisters, sailing for Syria accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. In Cenchrea, he had his head shaved to fulfill a sacred vow, demonstrating his continued respect for Jewish spiritual practices even as he embraced his calling to the Gentiles.

Young's Literal Translation

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;
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