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 Historical context

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 Historical context

Acts 19:21 states Paul's earlier purpose to go to Jerusalem after Macedonia, which he now carries out with haste.

Acts 21:4 Parallel

Acts 21:4 shows disciples urging Paul not to go to Jerusalem, opposing his determined haste here.

Acts 24:17 Historical context

Acts 24:17 reveals that Paul's haste to Jerusalem was to deliver alms, the collection from Gentile churches.

Acts 21:10 Historical context

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 Historical context

Acts 2:1 describes the first Christian Pentecost, the same feast Paul is hurrying to reach in Jerusalem.

Acts 16:6 Contrast

Acts 16:6 shows the Spirit previously forbidding Paul to enter Asia—now he voluntarily avoids it to hurry.

Acts 18:19 Historical context

Acts 18:19 records Paul's first visit to Ephesus—now he sails past it, a change in his itinerary.

Acts 18:21 Parallel

Acts 18:21 records Paul earlier sailing toward Jerusalem, similar to his present urgency — a recurring pattern.

Romans 15:24–28 Historical context

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 Historical context

Exodus 34:22 commands the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), the OT festival Paul is rushing to observe.