Acts 16:7,9-10
Acts 16:6-8 The Message (MSG)
They went to Phrygia, and then on through the region of Galatia. Their plan was to turn west into Asia province, but the Holy Spirit blocked that route. So they went to Mysia and tried to go north to Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus wouldn’t let them go there either. Proceeding on through Mysia, they went down to the seaport Troas.
Acts 16:9-10-9-10 The Message (MSG)
That night Paul had a dream: A Macedonian stood on the far shore and called across the sea, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” The dream gave Paul his map. We went to work at once getting things ready to cross over to Macedonia. All the pieces had come together. We knew now for sure that God had called us to preach the good news to the Europeans.
Acts 16:7 King James Version (KJV)
after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
Acts 16:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
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. 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.
Acts 16:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them
Acts 16:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Acts 16:7 New Century Version (NCV)
When they came near the country of Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not let them.
Acts 16:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
That night Paul saw in a vision a man from Macedonia. The man stood and begged, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we immediately prepared to leave for Macedonia, understanding that God had called us to tell the Good News to those people.
Acts 16:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
and when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not
Acts 16:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: There was a man of Macedonia standing, beseeching him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. And when he had seen the vision, straightway we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel unto them.
Acts 16:7 New International Version (NIV)
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.
Acts 16:9-10 New International Version (NIV)
During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Acts 16:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them.
Acts 16:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Acts 16:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
and after they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them
Acts 16:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man from [the Roman province of] Macedonia was standing and pleading with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” And when he had seen the vision, we (including Luke) tried to go on into Macedonia at once, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Acts 16:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there.
Acts of the Apostles 16:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)
That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.
Acts 16:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When they got as far west as the borders of Mysia, they repeatedly attempted to go north into the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to enter.
Acts 16:9-10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
While staying there Paul experienced a supernatural, ecstatic vision during the night. A man from Macedonia appeared before him, pleading with him, “You must come across the sea to Macedonia and help us!” After Paul had this vision, we immediately prepared to cross over to Macedonia, convinced that God himself was calling us to go and preach the wonderful news of the gospel to them.
Acts 16:7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.
Acts 16:9-10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.