Acts 20:16

Paul had decided to sail on past Ephesus so that he would not end up spending time [unnecessarily] in [the province of] Asia (modern Turkey); for he was in a hurry to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.

Acts 2:1

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,

Acts 19:21

Now after these events, Paul determined in the Spirit that he would travel through Macedonia and Achaia (most of the Greek mainland), and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome [and preach the good news of salvation].”

1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

Exodus 34:22

You shall observe and celebrate the Feast of Weeks (Harvest, First Fruits, or Pentecost), the first fruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering (Booths or Tabernacles) at the year’s end.

Acts 12:13

When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.

Acts 18:19

Then they arrived in Ephesus, and he left the others there; but he entered the synagogue and reasoned and debated with the Jews.

Acts 18:21

but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 20:6

We sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread (Passover week), and within five days we reached them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.

Acts 20:13

But we went on ahead to the ship and set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there; for that was what he had arranged, intending himself to go [a shorter route] by land.

Acts 20:22

And now, compelled by the Spirit and obligated by my convictions, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

Acts 21:4

After looking up the disciples [in Tyre], we stayed there [with them] seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the [Holy] Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.

Acts 24:17

Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.

Romans 15:24-28

whenever I go [on my trip] to Spain—I hope to see you as I pass through [Rome], and to be helped on my journey there by you, after I have first enjoyed your company for a little while.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Had

Acts 20:13
But we went on ahead to the ship and set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there; for that was what he had arranged, intending himself to go [a shorter route] by land.
Acts 18:21
but after telling them goodbye and saying, “I will return again if God is willing,” he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 19:21
Now after these events, Paul determined in the Spirit that he would travel through Macedonia and Achaia (most of the Greek mainland), and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome [and preach the good news of salvation].”
Acts 21:4
After looking up the disciples [in Tyre], we stayed there [with them] seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the [Holy] Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem.
Acts 12:13
When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
Acts 24:17
Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.
Romans 15:24
whenever I go [on my trip] to Spain—I hope to see you as I pass through [Rome], and to be helped on my journey there by you, after I have first enjoyed your company for a little while.

The day

Acts 2:1
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,
Exodus 34:22
You shall observe and celebrate the Feast of Weeks (Harvest, First Fruits, or Pentecost), the first fruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering (Booths or Tabernacles) at the year’s end.
1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

General references

Romans 15:25
But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).