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When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
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Commentators highlight that Paul had a clear strategic plan to preach in the influential Roman province of Asia. However, the Holy Spirit explicitly forbade this. This event serves as a powerful example of how God's sovereign direction can override even the best-laid human plans for ministry, redirecting His servants to a field He has prepared, which in this case was Europe.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Throughout Phrygia. This was the largest province of Asia Minor. It had Bithynia north, Pisidia and Lycia south, Galatia and Cappadocia ea…
The region of Phrygia and Galatia (την Φρυγιαν κα Γαλατικην χωραν). This is probably the correct text with one article and apparen…
19th Century
Anglican
When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia.—In the previous journey, St. Paul, when he was at Antioc…
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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