1 Corinthians 16:8

8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:8

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 Acts 2:1) which though abrogated at the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews, and is mentioned by the apostle, not as a festival that the Christians were obliged to regard, or did regard, but as pointing out the time he intended to stay at Ephesus: and we elsewhere read, that he was greatly desirous of being at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, ( Acts 20:16 ) not to keep it, but because there would then be abundance of people from all parts there, to whom he should have an opportunity of preaching the Gospel.

1 Corinthians 16:8 In-Context

6 And it may be that I will abide and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wherever I go.
7 For I desire not to see you now in passing, but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9 For a great and effectual door is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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