By what route did Paul return to Ephesus, and why?

Answer 1

Paul returned to Ephesus via the route he took through Macedonia and Achaia, as mentioned in Acts 20:1. After he had spent time in Greece, he decided to return to Ephesus to strengthen the believers there and to address the challenges the church was facing. Specifically, he aimed to encourage the disciples and ensure the stability of the church prior to his journey to Jerusalem. His return was also part of his broader missionary strategy to visit and support the communities he had previously established.