Acts 16:9 net — A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him,“Come over to Macedonia and…

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"A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him,“Come over to Macedonia and help us!”"

— Acts 16:9, NET Bible

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Acts 16 — Context

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Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian Man They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the message in the province of Asia.

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When they came to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to do this,

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so they passed through Mysia and went down to Troas.

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A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him,“Come over to Macedonia and help us!”

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After Paul saw the vision, we attempted immediately to go over to Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them.

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Arrival at Philippi We put out to sea from Troas and sailed a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis,

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and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of that district of Macedonia, a Roman colony. We stayed in this city for some days.

Acts 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:9 say?
Acts 16:9 in the NET Bible reads: “A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him,“Come over to Macedonia and help us!””
Where is Acts 16:9 in the Bible?
Acts 16:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Acts 16:9 in?
Acts 16:9 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 16:9?
Acts 16:9 reads (NET): “A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him,“Come over to Macedonia and help us!”” 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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