Acts 20:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Acts 20:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Acts 20:16 in 6 Bible Translations
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Acts 20:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“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.”
Acts 20:16 — World English Bible
Acts 20:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“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 at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. ”
Acts 20:16 — American Standard Version
Acts 20:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“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 — Young's Literal Translation
Acts 20:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“for Paul thought it desirable to sail by Ephesus, so that he might not be made to spend time in Asia; for he hastened, if it was possible for him, to be the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem. ”
Acts 20:16 — Darby Translation
Acts 20:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“For Paul had determined to saile by Ephesus, because hee woulde not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted to be, if hee could possible, at Hierusalem, at the day of Pentecost.”
Acts 20:16 — Geneva Bible
Acts 20:16 in Context — Acts 20
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 were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
What Does Acts 20:16 Mean?
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