17 They all seized Sosthenes, the synagogue official, and beat him in full view of the tribunal. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.
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.