Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
World English Bible (WEB)
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
Strong's King James
For{G1063} Paul{G3972} had determined{G2919}{(G5656)} to sail by{G3896}{(G5658)} Ephesus{G2181}, because{G3704} he{G846} would{G1096}{(G5638)} not{G3361} spend the time{G5551}{(G5658)} in{G1722} Asia{G773}: for{G1063} he hasted{G4692}{(G5707)}, if{G1487} it were{G2258}{(G5713)} possible{G1415} for him{G846}, to be{G1096}{(G5635)} at{G1519} Jerusalem{G2414} the day{G2250} of Pentecost{G4005}.
The F.O.G *
(16) Because Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he wouldn't have to lose time in Asia for he was hurrying to be in Yerushalayim (Foundation of Peace) if possible on the next day of Pentecost.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
for Paul decided to sail past Ephesus, that there may not be to him a loss of time in Asia, for he hasted, if it were possible for him, on the day of the Pentecost to be at Jerusalem.
