KJV ORIGINAL
After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they got to Mysia, they tried to head into Bithynia, but the Holy Spirit stopped them from going that way.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God redirects your plans because he's got something better in mind.
📚 Historical Context
During Paul's second missionary journey, he and his companions were traveling through regions of Asia Minor to share the Gospel with new communities. When they arrived in Mysia and tried to enter Bithynia, the Holy Spirit actively blocked their path, showing how God directed the early church's expansion. This event underscores the Spirit's role in guiding the apostles to fulfill God's specific plans for evangelism.
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