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Divine Detours
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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 16:6
18th Century
Theologian
Throughout Phrygia. This was the largest province of Asia Minor. It had Bithynia north, Pisidia and Lycia south, Galatia and Cappadocia ea…
AT Robertson
On Acts 16:6
The region of Phrygia and Galatia (την Φρυγιαν κα Γαλατικην χωραν). This is probably the correct text with one article and apparen…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 16:6
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 16:6
The missionary journeys of Paul reveal an extraordinary combination of strategic planning and sensitivity to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in wor…
John Calvin
On Acts 16:6
16th Century
Theologian
When they had gone throughout. Luke shows here how diligent and careful Paul and his companions were in the office of teaching, for he say…
John Gill
On Acts 16:6
17th Century
Pastor
Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia
(See Gill on Acts 2:10) To which may be added, that this country …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 16:6–15
17th Century
Minister
The removals of ministers, and the dispensing the means of grace by them, are in particular under Divine conduct and direction. We must follow Prov…