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What does Acts 20:16 mean?

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so he wouldn’t lose time in Asia. He was in a hurry to get to Jerusalem, if possible, in time for Pentecost. Acts 20:16 - Modern Text Bible

(Paul wanted to reach Jerusalem by the festival of Pentecost, so he skipped stopping in Ephesus, even though it was an important city for his ministry.)