By what route did Paul return to Ephesus, and why?Paul had promised to return to Ephesus, and he kept his word. (Acts 18:20, 21) Note, though, how he returned. We last saw him in Antioch, Syria. To reach Ephesus, he could have made the short trip to Seleucia, boarded a ship, and sailed directly to his destination. Instead, he traveled “through the inland regions.” By one estimate, Paul’s journey as traced out in Acts 18:23 and 19:1 encompassed about a thousand miles (1,600 km)! Why did Paul choose such an arduous route? Because he had as his aim, “strengthening all the disciples.” (Acts 18:23) His third missionary journey, like the previous two, would demand much of him, but he considered it all worthwhile. Circuit overseers and their wives today display a like spirit. Do we not appreciate their self-sacrificing love?

Question

Answer the question in a very short sentence and make it very understandable, use the JW bible to help

Answer 1

Paul took the longer inland route to Ephesus to strengthen the disciples, showing his commitment to their spiritual growth (Acts 18:23).