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For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
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Strategic, Not Legalistic
Commentators agree that Paul's urgency to reach Jerusalem for Pentecost was not about legalistic observance of the Jewish feast. Instead, it was a strategic decision. Pentecost drew vast crowds from across the world, providing a prime opportunity to preach the gospel, present the Gentile collection to foster unity with Jewish believers, and strengthen the global church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (κεκρικε γαρ ο Παυλος). Past perfect active (correct text) of κρινω and not the aorist εκρινε. Either Paul…
19th Century
Anglican
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus.—The English phrase is unfortunately ambiguous. What is meant is that he had d…
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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
For Paul purposed. Undoubtedly, he had great and important reasons to hurry; not that he considered the day itself so important, but becau…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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,…
