Acts 20:16
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
17And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Cross References
Acts 2:1AND when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Acts 18:19And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there but entering himself into the synagogue, he reasoned with the Jews.
Acts 19:21When these things were ended, Paul purposed to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia; saying: After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
Acts 20:13And we, going forward to the ship, embarked for Assos, intending there to take in Paul; for so he had appointed, intending himself to go on foot.
Acts 21:4And having found out the disciples, we remained there seven days; who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
Romans 15:24whenever I go into Spain, I hope to see you in my journey, and to be sent forward thither by you, if first I shall be satisfied in a measure with your company.
Matthew Henry on Acts 20:14-17
Paul on a Voyage. 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. 14 And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. 15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. 16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it… Read the whole commentary →