Acts 16:7

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And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit didn’t allow them.
World English Bible (WEB)
After they were come{G2064}{(G5631)} to{G2596} Mysia{G3465}, they assayed{G3985}{(G5707)} to go{G4198}{(G5738)} into{G2596} Bithynia{G978}: but{G2532} the Spirit{G4151} suffered{G1439}{(G5656)} them{G846} not{G3756}.
Strong's King James
(7) Coming to Mysia (Land of Beach Trees) they tested to go into Bithynia (Violent Pushing) and רוּחַ Ruach HaKodesh didn't permit them.
The F.O.G
[7] Approaching Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus redirected their steps, showing that God's "no" can be as important as His "yes."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
having gone toward Mysia, they were trying to go on toward Bithynia, and the Spirit did not suffer them,
Young's Literal Translation

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