Acts 16:6 nasb — They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asi…

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"They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;"

— Acts 16:6, NASB

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Acts 16 — Context

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Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

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Now while they were passing through the cities, they were delivering the decrees which had been decided upon by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem, for them to observe.

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So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.

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They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

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and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them;

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and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

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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."

Acts 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:6 say?
Acts 16:6 in the NASB reads: “They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;”
Where is Acts 16:6 in the Bible?
Acts 16:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 6.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 16:6.
What translation should I read Acts 16:6 in?
Acts 16:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 16:6?
Acts 16:6 reads (NASB): “They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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