For Paul had determined (κεκρικε γαρ ο Παυλος). Past perfect active (correct text) of κρινω and not the aorist εκρινε. Either Paul…

To sail by Ephesus. The word by in our translation is ambiguous. We say to go by a place, meaning either to take it in our way, t…

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus.—The English phrase is unfortunately ambiguous. What is meant is that he had d…

Paul had to miss the Passover at Jerusalem (cf. comments on vv.3, 5, 6). But he wanted, if at all possible, to get to Jerusalem for Pentecost, the …

For Paul purposed. Undoubtedly, he had great and important reasons to hurry; not that he considered the day itself so important, but becau…

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus
That is, to sail by it, without calling at it, as he did, for it lay by t…

Paul hurried to Jerusalem, but tried to do good along the way, when going from place to place, as every good person should do. In doing God's work,…