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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.
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The verse 16 is found in chapter 20 of Acts. Paul urgently organizes his journey to Jerusalem because he wants to arrive before Pentecost. The urgency shows that his movements also respond to pastoral and strategic objectives.
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Compare Acts 20:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Denn Paulus hatte beschlossen, an Ephesus vorüberzuschiffen, daß er nicht müßte in Asien Zeit zubringen; denn er eilte, auf den Pfingsttag zu Jerusalem zu sein, so es ihm möglich wäre.
Español · RVR1909 Porque Pablo se había propuesto pasar adelante de Efeso, por no detenerse en Asia: porque se apresuraba por hacer el día de Pentecostés, si le fuese posible, en Jerusalem.
Español · NTBT Pablo había decidido pasar de largo por Éfeso para no demorarse en Asia, pues se apresuraba a estar en Jerusalén el día de Pentecostés, si le era posible.
Français · LSG Paul avait résolu de passer devant Ephèse sans s'y arrêter, afin de ne pas perdre de temps en Asie; car il se hâtait pour se trouver, si cela lui était possible, à Jérusalem le jour de la Pentecôte.
Italiano · DIO1885 Perciocchè Paolo avea deliberato di navigare oltre ad Efeso, per non avere a consumar tempo in Asia; poichè egli si affrettava per essere, se gli era possibile, al giorno della Pentecosta in Gerusalemme
Português · ARC Porque já Paulo tinha determinado passar ao largo de Éfeso, para não gastar tempo na Ásia. Apressava-se, pois, para estar, se lhe fosse possível, em Jerusalém no dia de Pentecostes.
中文 · RCUV 因為 保羅 早已決定要越過 以弗所 ，免得在 亞細亞 耽延，他急忙前行，假如可能的話，在五旬節前能趕到 耶路撒冷 。
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