Acts 20:16

Modern English Version

Paul had decided to sail by Ephesus, to avoid spending time in Asia. For he was hurrying so he could be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.

Cross References

Exodus 34:22

You must observe the Feast of Weeks, the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year.

Acts 12:13

As Peter knocked at the door of the porch, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.

Acts 16:6

They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia and were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

Acts 18:19

He arrived at Ephesus and left them there. But he himself went into the synagogue and lectured the Jews.

Acts 18:21

but, bidding farewell, said, “I must by all means attend this upcoming feast in Jerusalem, but I will return to you if God wills.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 19:1

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples

Acts 19:21

When these things were accomplished, Paul determined in his spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

Acts 2:1

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

Acts 20:13

We went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, intending to take Paul on board there. For he had arranged this, intending to go on foot.

Acts 20:18

When they came to him, he said to them, “You know how I always lived among you from the first day that I came to Asia,

Acts 20:22

“Now, behold, having been bound by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

Acts 20:4

Accompanying him to Asia were Sopater of Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus of Thessalonica, Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

Acts 20:6

But we sailed away from Philippi after the Days of Unleavened Bread, and after five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.

Acts 21:4

When we found the disciples, we remained there seven days. They told Paul through the Spirit not to go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 24:17

“Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,

1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will remain at Ephesus until Pentecost.