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Acts 16:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

American Standard Version (1901)

and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Bible in Basic English

And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.

Free Bible Version

So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore they passed through Mysia, and came downe to Troas,

King James (Authorized) Version

And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

Plain English Version

So they went past Misia and got to the town called Troas.

Translation for Translators

So they went through Mysia province and arrived at Troas, a port city. I, Luke, joined them there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So passing by Mysia, they came down to the city of Troas.

Noah Webster Bible

And they, passing by Mysia, came down to Troas.

World English Bible

Passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Young's Literal Translation

and having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Context

Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian

⁷And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.⁸So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Summary

In Acts 16:8, we see the Holy Spirit guiding Paul and his companions in their missionary journey. The verse highlights the importance of being sensitive to the leading of the Spirit in ministry, as it can direct us to where God wants us to go and work. This passage reminds believers of the supernatural guidance available through the Holy Spirit, encouraging reliance on God's wisdom and direction in all endeavors. By following the Spirit's leading, we can witness the unfolding of God's divine plan and experience His power at work in our lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Came down to Troas - The Troad, or part of Phrygia Minor in which the celebrated city of Troy was formerly situated. This city was first built by Dardanus, who was its king, and from whom it was called Dardania; from Tros, his grandson, it was called Troja, or Troy; and from his son, Ilus, it was called Ilium. It has been long so completely destroyed that no ascertainable vestige of it remains; insomuch that some have even doubted of its existence. Those who contend for the reality of the history of Troy suppose it to have stood on the site of the modern village Bounarbachi, about twelve miles from the sea, on an eminence, at the termination of a spacious plain.

Acts 16:8

Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian

⁷And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.⁸So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

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Berean Standard Bible

So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

American Standard Version (1901)

and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Bible in Basic English

And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.

Free Bible Version

So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore they passed through Mysia, and came downe to Troas,

King James (Authorized) Version

And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

Plain English Version

So they went past Misia and got to the town called Troas.

Translation for Translators

So they went through Mysia province and arrived at Troas, a port city. I, Luke, joined them there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So passing by Mysia, they came down to the city of Troas.

Noah Webster Bible

And they, passing by Mysia, came down to Troas.

World English Bible

Passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Young's Literal Translation

and having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Came down to Troas - The Troad, or part of Phrygia Minor in which the celebrated city of Troy was formerly situated. This city was first built by Dardanus, who was its king, and from whom it was called Dardania; from Tros, his grandson, it was called Troja, or Troy; and from his son, Ilus, it was called Ilium. It has been long so completely destroyed that no ascertainable vestige of it remains; insomuch that some have even doubted of its existence. Those who contend for the reality of the history of Troy suppose it to have stood on the site of the modern village Bounarbachi, about twelve miles from the sea, on an eminence, at the termination of a spacious plain.