Act 20:16-17 | ESV | STEP | For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus , so that he might not have to spend time in Asia , for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem , if possible , on the day of Pentecost .

a ver. 22; ch. 24:11; [ver. 6; ch. 19:21; 1 Cor. 16:8]

Acts 20:16-17

16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening ^ato be at Jerusalem, if possible, ^bon the day of Pentecost.

Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders

17 Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called ^cthe elders of the church to come to him.