Acts 16:8 bbe — And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.

Bible in Basic English

"And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas."

— Acts 16:8, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Acts 16:8 in Other Translations

2 versions All translations

Acts 16 — Context

5

So the churches were made strong in the faith and were increased in number every day.

6

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

7

And having come to Mysia, they made an attempt to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not let them;

8

And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.

9

And Paul had a vision in the night; a man of Macedonia came, requesting him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia and give us help.

10

And when he had seen the vision, straight away we made the decision to go into Macedonia, for it seemed certain to us that God had sent us to give the good news to them.

11

So, from Troas we went straight by ship to Samothrace and the day after to Neapolis;

Acts 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 16:8 say?
Acts 16:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.”
Where is Acts 16:8 in the Bible?
Acts 16:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Acts 16:8 in?
Acts 16:8 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 16:8?
Acts 16:8 reads (BBE): “And going past Mysia, they came down to Troas.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2