Acts 20:16

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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 in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

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The Seven Churches of RevelationAsia Minor showing the location of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

Paul's Missionary JourneysThe routes of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys across the Mediterranean world.

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These places trace Paul’s return journey through Macedonia, Greece, Asia Minor, and the Aegean islands toward Jerusalem. At Miletus, near Ephesus, Paul bypassed Ephesus to avoid delay, seeking to reach Jerusalem by Pentecost while still strengthening and instructing the churches.

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Acts 20:16 mentions Asia, Assos, Berea, Chios, Derbe, Ephesus, Greece, Jerusalem, Macedonia, Miletus, Mitylene, Philippi, Samos, Syria, Thessalonica, Troas and Trogyllium.