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Acts 20:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Acts 20:16-18
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
16 For Paul had determined to sail-by Ephesus so that it might not happen to him that he lose-time in Asia. For he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem— if it might be possible for him— the day of Pentecost.
Paul Exhorts Elders From Ephesus: You Know How I Served The Lord Among You
17 But having sent from Miletus[a] to Ephesus, he summoned the elders of the church. 18 And when they came to him, he said to them, “You know, from the first day from which I set-foot in Asia, how I was[b] with you the whole time—
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- Acts 20:17 This was about 30 miles or 48 kilometers south of Ephesus.
- Acts 20:18 Or, became, proved-to-be. That is, how I conducted myself.
Acts 20:16-18
New International Version
Acts 20:16-18
New International Version
16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus(A) to avoid spending time in the province of Asia,(B) for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem,(C) if possible, by the day of Pentecost.(D)
17 From Miletus,(E) Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders(F) of the church. 18 When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you,(G) from the first day I came into the province of Asia.(H)
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