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.”

"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
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What does Acts 20:16 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 20:16 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse comes from the book of…

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Determined Direction: The Urgency of Purpose

In the book of Acts, we find the Apostle Paul on his missionary journey, passionately spreading the gospel and establishing churches. Yet, in Acts 20:16, we encounter a crucial moment of decision: "For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time…

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A Prayer for Divine Determination and Purpose

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude and a longing for purpose as we delve into Your Word. Your scriptures guide us, nurture us, and remind us of the paths You set before us. In Acts 20:16, we see the determination of Paul, who resolved to…

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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."
Acts 16:20 - "And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,"
1 Kings 16:20 - "Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
"And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city," - Acts 16:20
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"Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?" - 1 Kings 16:20
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