Translations
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid losing time in the province of Asia, for he was pressing hard to reach Jerusalem, if at all possible, in time for the Day of Pentecost.
For Sha'ul had decided to sail past Ephesus so as not to spend time in Asia — for he was pressing to be in Yerushalayim, if at all possible, by the day of Shavuot.
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
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.

