On the first day of the week when we had met to break bread, Paul addressed them, since he was leaving the next day, and prolonged his speech till midnight.

But when they were importunate with him to prolong his stay among them, he consented not;

[After he said these things, the Jews departed, while engaging in a prolonged debate among themselves.]

But, not wanting to prolong matters for you, I urge you to give consideration to this brief account [of the problem we face].