Acts 20:16
Good News Translation
Paul had decided to sail on by Ephesus, so as not to lose any time in the province of Asia. He was in a hurry to arrive in Jerusalem by the day of Pentecost, if at all possible.

New Revised Standard Version
For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; he was eager to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.

Contemporary English Version
Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus, because he did not want to spend too much time in Asia. He was in a hurry and wanted to be in Jerusalem in time for Pentecost.

New American Bible
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus in order not to lose time in the province of Asia, for he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if at all possible, for the day of Pentecost.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, lest he should be stayed any time in Asia. For he hasted. if it were possible for him, to keep the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, lest he should be stayed any time in Asia. For he hasted. if it were possible for him, to keep the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem.

had.

Acts 20:13 But we going aboard the ship, sailed to Assos, being there to take in Paul. For so he had appointed, himself purposing to travel by land.

Acts 18:21 But taking his leave and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus.

Acts 19:21 And when these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying: After I have been there, I must see Rome also.

Acts 21:4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 12:13 And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken. whose name was Rhode.

Acts 24:17 Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows.

Romans 15:24-28 When I shall begin to take my journey into Spain, I hope that, as I pass, I shall see you and be brought on my way thither by you: if first, in part, I shall have enjoyed you. . . .

the day.

Acts 2:1 And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place:

Exodus 34:22 Thou shalt keep the feast of weeks with the firstfruits of the corn of thy wheat harvest, and the feast when the time of the year returneth that all things are laid in.

1 Corinthians 16:8 But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost.

Context
From Troas to Miletus
15And sailing thence, the day following we came over against Chios: and the next day we arrived at Samos: and the day following we came to Miletus. 16For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, lest he should be stayed any time in Asia. For he hasted. if it were possible for him, to keep the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem. 17And sending from Miletus to Ephesus, he called the ancients of the church.…
Cross References
Acts 2:1
And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place:

Acts 16:6
And when they had passed through Phrygia and the country of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.

Acts 18:19
And he came to Ephesus and left them there. But he himself, entering into the synagogue, disputed with the Jews.

Acts 18:21
But taking his leave and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus.

Acts 19:1
And it came to pass, while Apollo was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus and found certain disciples.

Acts 19:21
And when these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying: After I have been there, I must see Rome also.

Acts 20:4
And there accompanied him Sopater, the son of Pyrrhus, of Berea: and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus: and Gaius of Derbe and Timothy: and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

Acts 20:6
But we sailed from Philippi after the days of the azymes and came to them to Troas in five days, where we abode seven days.

Acts 20:18
And when they were come to him and were together, he said to them: You know from the first day that I came into Asia, in what manner I have been with you, for all the time.

Acts 20:22
And now, behold, being bound in the spirit, I go to Jerusalem: not knowing the things which shall befall me there:

1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost.

Acts 20:15
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