What is the meaning of Acts 20:16?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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 *

[16] Paul had deliberately sailed past Ephesus, avoiding delay in Asia. His heart was set on reaching Jerusalem, if possible, by the Festival of Pentecost, where thousands would gather.

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.

Acts 20:16

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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