4 Bible Verses about Staying A Long Time

And they stayed with the disciples [there at Antioch] for quite some time.

Paul and Barnabas remained there a long time and spoke [the message] boldly for [or, in the power of] the Lord who gave His approval to the message of unearned favor by allowing [miraculous] signs and wonders to be performed by them.

When they asked him to stay [and continue the discussions] longer, he declined.

But I do not plan to see you yet, as I will [only] be passing through. For I am hoping to stay with you for some time [i.e., in the future], if the Lord permits.