Acts 16:6 “After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the…”

Acts 16:6

After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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,

World English Bible

When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

American Standard Version

And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe when they had gone throughout Phrygia, and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden of the holy Ghost to preache the worde in Asia.

Darby Translation

And having passed through Phrygia and the Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia,

Young's Literal Translation

and having gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia,

Bible in Basic English

And after they had gone through the land of Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit did not let them take the word into Asia;

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Cross references

“Phrygia”

Acts 18:23 Acts 2:10

Acts 18:23 · BSB

After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 2:10 · BSB

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome,

“region”

Galatians 1:2 Galatians 3:1 2 Timothy 4:10 1 Peter 1:1 1 Corinthians 16:1

Galatians 1:2 · BSB

and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:

Galatians 3:1 · BSB

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

2 Timothy 4:10 · BSB

because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

1 Peter 1:1 · BSB

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

1 Corinthians 16:1 · BSB

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

“forbidden”

Acts 16:7 Acts 11:12 Acts 13:2–4 Acts 10:19 Acts 20:28 2 Chronicles 6:7–9

Acts 16:7 · BSB

And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.

Acts 11:12 · BSB

The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Acts 13:2–4 · BSB

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 10:19 · BSB

As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.

Acts 20:28 · BSB

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

2 Chronicles 6:7–9 · BSB

Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

“Asia”

Acts 19:10 Acts 20:4 Acts 20:16 2 Corinthians 1:8 2 Timothy 1:15 Revelation 1:4

Acts 19:10 · BSB

This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.

Acts 20:4 · BSB

Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

Acts 20:16 · BSB

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

2 Corinthians 1:8 · BSB

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

2 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Revelation 1:4 · BSB

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,

Also

Acts 2:9–10

Acts 2:9–10 · BSB

Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

7And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.

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