Acts 16:7
But when they had arrived in Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
In Context
8Then, when they had crossed through Mysia, they descended to Troas.
Cross References
Acts 8:29Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Draw near and join yourself to this chariot.”
Galatians 4:6Therefore, because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying out: “Abba, Father.”
1 Peter 1:1Peter, Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the newly-arrived elect of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
Matthew Henry on Acts 16:7-16
Paul Invited into Macedonia; The Conversion of Lydia. 6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, 7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. 8 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision,… Read the whole commentary →