New International VersionSo they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
New Living TranslationSo instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas.
English Standard VersionSo, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.
Berean Standard BibleSo they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
Berean Literal BibleAnd having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
King James BibleAnd they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.
New King James VersionSo passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
New American Standard Bibleand passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.
NASB 1995and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
NASB 1977and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Legacy Standard Bibleand passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Amplified Bibleso passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.
Christian Standard BiblePassing by Mysia they went down to Troas.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo, bypassing Mysia, they came down to Troas.
American Standard Versionand passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Contemporary English VersionSo they went on through Mysia until they came to Troas.
English Revised Versionand passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo they passed by Mysia and went to the city of Troas.
Good News TranslationSo they traveled right on through Mysia and went to Troas.
International Standard Versionso they bypassed Mysia and went down to Troas.
NET Bibleso they passed through Mysia and went down to Troas.
New Heart English BiblePassing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd they, passing by Mysia, came down to Troas.
Weymouth New TestamentSo, passing along Mysia, they came to Troas. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.
World English BiblePassing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Berean Literal BibleAnd having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Young's Literal Translation and having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd having passed by Mysia they came down to Troas. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had passed through Mysia, they went down to Troas.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen, when they had crossed through Mysia, they descended to Troas.
New American Bibleso they crossed through Mysia and came down to Troas.
New Revised Standard Versionso, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they had left Mys’ia, they came to the country of Tro’as.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd when they went forth from Musia, they went down to the region Troas. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut having passed by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Godbey New Testamentand having come through Mysia they descended into Troas.
Haweis New TestamentWhereupon passing by Mysia they went down to Troas.
Mace New Testamentand came to Troas.
Weymouth New TestamentSo, passing along Mysia, they came to Troas.
Worrell New Testamentand, passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
Worsley New TestamentSo they passed by Mysia, and came down to Troas.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
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. 8Sothey passed byMysiaand went downtoTroas.9During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”…
Cross References Acts 13:4So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.
Acts 19:21After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Acts 20:1-2When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,
Acts 21:1-2After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. / Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.
Acts 27:1-2When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.
2 Corinthians 2:12-13Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, / I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
2 Timothy 4:13When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
Romans 15:19by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
Philippians 4:15-16And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.
Genesis 12:1-4Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ...
Genesis 46:1-4So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...
Exodus 13:17-18When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” / So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle.
Numbers 9:17-23Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. / At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. / Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out. ...
Joshua 3:1-4Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. / After three days the officers went through the camp / and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. ...
Treasury of Scripture And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. Troas. Acts 16:11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the nextday to Neapolis; Acts 20:5 These going before tarried for us at Troas. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas topreach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, Jump to Previous DescendedMysiaMy'siaPassedPassingPastTroasTro'asJump to Next DescendedMysiaMy'siaPassedPassingPastTroasTro'asActs 16 1.Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,7.and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,14.convert Lydia,16.and cast out a spirit of divination;19.for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.25.The prison doors are opened.31.The jailor is converted,35.and they are delivered.So they passed by MysiaMysia was a region in the northwest part of Asia Minor, present-day Turkey. It was bordered by the Aegean Sea to the west and was known for its rugged terrain. In the context of Acts 16, Paul and his companions were traveling through this area during Paul's second missionary journey. The decision to pass by Mysia indicates a divine redirection, as the Holy Spirit had previously prevented them from preaching in the province of Asia ( Acts 16:6). This highlights the theme of divine guidance in missionary work, showing that God directs the paths of His servants according to His purposes. and went down to Troas.
Troas, also known as Alexandria Troas, was a significant port city located near the ancient site of Troy. It served as a major hub for travel and trade between Asia and Europe. The phrase "went down" reflects the geographical descent from the higher inland regions to the coastal city. Troas is notable in the New Testament as the place where Paul received the vision of the man from Macedonia, which led to the spread of the Gospel into Europe (Acts 16:9-10). This event marks a pivotal moment in the expansion of early Christianity, as it signifies the movement of the Gospel from Asia to Europe, fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The city of Troas also appears later in Acts and in Paul's letters, indicating its continued importance in early Christian history. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul- A key apostle in the early church, known for his missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. Silas- A leader in the early church who accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey. 3. Mysia- A region in northwest Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) that Paul and his companions passed by. 4. Troas- A port city in the northwest of Asia Minor, significant as a place where Paul received a vision that directed his mission to Macedonia. 5. The Macedonian Call- An event where Paul received a vision in Troas, leading to the spread of the Gospel in Europe. Teaching Points Divine Guidance in MinistryThe journey through Mysia to Troas illustrates the importance of being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading in ministry decisions. Obedience to God's CallPaul and his companions' willingness to change their plans and follow God's direction to Troas demonstrates the necessity of obedience in our walk with God. Strategic Locations for the GospelTroas, as a port city, was strategically significant for the spread of the Gospel. We should consider how God might use our current locations for His purposes. Trusting God's TimingThe detour to Troas shows that God's timing and plans are perfect, even when they differ from our own expectations. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16
Should new believers be baptized right away?
What does the Holy Spirit impart?
In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct?
What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?(8) Came down to Troas.--Their travels had at last led them to the coast, and they looked out upon the waters of the 'gean. The town of Alexandria Troas, at this time reckoned as a Roman colony and a free city, recalls to our memories, without entering into vexed questions as to its identity with the site of the older Troy, the great poem which tells us the tale of Ilium. To St. Paul that poem was probably unknown, and had it been otherwise, the associations connected with it would have had no charms for him. The question which must have occupied all his thoughts was, where he was next to proclaim the glad tidings of the Christ, and of forgiveness and peace through Him. That question, we may well believe, expressed itself in prayer, and to that prayer the vision of the next verse was an answer. Verse 8.- Passing... they came for they passing... came, A.V. They would have gone north to Bithynia, where, we know from 1 Peter 1:1, there were many Jews. But the Spirit ordered them westwards, to the seacoast of Troas, that they might be ready to sail for Macedonia. In like manner Abraham went out not knowing whither he went ( Hebrews 11:8). Truly the footsteps of God's providence are not known!
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [So]δὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.they passed byπαρελθόντες(parelthontes)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3928:From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.MysiaΜυσίαν(Mysian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3465:Mysia, a region of Asia Minor.[and] went downκατέβησαν(katebēsan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2597:To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.toεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.Troas.Τρῳάδα(Trōada)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5174:Troas, a harbor city of Mysia. From Tros; the Troad, i.e. Troas, a place in Asia Minor.
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