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Acts 20:16 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 20:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 20 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 20:16
Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus (παρέπλευσεν, parepleusen—to sail past)—a deliberate strategic decision showing apostolic priorities. Paul intentionally avoided stopping at Ephesus despite his deep love for this church (Acts 19:8-10; 20:31). The verb 'determined' (κρίνω, krinō) indicates a firm, reasoned decision.He hasted...to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost—Pentecost (πεντηκοστή, pentēkostē—'fiftieth day') came fifty days after Passover, when Jerusalem swelled with Jewish pilgrims from across the empire. Paul's urgency reflects both pastoral duty (delivering the Gentile collectio...
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Cross-References for Acts 20:16
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“they were all with one accord in one place.”
“Paul determined in the spirit”
“and came to them at Troas in five days”
“behold”
“and the feast of harvest at the year's end.”
“I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey”
“I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation”
“intending to take Paul aboard there”
“and saying”