18. Paul remained for quite some time, and after saying farewell to the brothers he sailed for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had his hair cut because he had taken a vow.
19. When they reached Ephesus, he left them there, while he entered the synagogue and held discussions with the Jews.
20. Although they asked him to stay for a longer time, he did not consent,
21. but as he said farewell he promised, “I shall come back to you again, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
22. Upon landing at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.
23. After staying there some time, he left and traveled in orderly sequence through the Galatian country and Phrygia, bringing strength to all the disciples.
24. A Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent speaker, arrived in Ephesus. He was an authority on the scriptures.
25. He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord and, with ardent spirit, spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.
26. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the Way (of God) more accurately.