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Acts 16:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right after Paul had that vision, we immediately started making plans to head to Macedonia. We were completely sure that God was calling us to go share the good news with the people there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God gives you a clear sign, don't overthink it, just go.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Paul and his companions were on a missionary journey to spread the Gospel when the Holy Spirit prevented them from entering certain regions like Asia and Bithynia. Paul then received a vision of a man from Macedonia begging for help, which they interpreted as a clear directive from God. As a result, they promptly decided to travel to Macedonia to preach the message of Christ, marking a key expansion of the early church's outreach.

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