Acts 20:16
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.
Cross-reference
Acts 20:13 shows Paul's specific plan to go on foot to Assos, which is motivated by the haste mentioned here.
Acts 19:21 states Paul's earlier purpose to go to Jerusalem after Macedonia, which he now carries out with haste.
Acts 21:4 shows disciples urging Paul not to go to Jerusalem, opposing his determined haste here.
Acts 24:17 reveals that Paul's haste to Jerusalem was to deliver alms, the collection from Gentile churches.
In Acts 21:10, this journey leads to a prophet's warning about Paul's imprisonment, showing the outcome of his hurried travel.
Acts 2:1 describes the first Christian Pentecost, the same feast Paul is hurrying to reach in Jerusalem.
Acts 16:6 shows the Spirit previously forbidding Paul to enter Asia—now he voluntarily avoids it to hurry.
Acts 18:19 records Paul's first visit to Ephesus—now he sails past it, a change in his itinerary.
Acts 18:21 records Paul earlier sailing toward Jerusalem, similar to his present urgency — a recurring pattern.
Romans 15:24-28 outlines Paul's plan to deliver the Jerusalem collection before Spain, explaining his Pentecost deadline.
Romans 15:25 confirms from Paul's own hand his plan to go to Jerusalem to serve the saints, mirroring his hurried journey.
1 Corinthians 16:8 shows Paul earlier planned to stay in Ephesus until Pentecost—now he sails past it to save time.
Exodus 34:22 commands the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), the OT festival Paul is rushing to observe.