1 Corinthians 16:8

8 I will be staying here in 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 I'll probably stay with you. I might even spend the winter. Then you can give me your support as I travel, wherever I decide to go.
7 Right now all I could do is visit you briefly, but if the Lord lets me, I hope to spend some time with you.
8 I will be staying here in Ephesus until Pentecost.
9 I have a great opportunity to do effective work here, although there are many people who oppose me.
10 If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn't have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He's doing the Lord's work as I am,
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