Lux Domini
After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.

Key themes

FaithSuffering and trialsPrayerGraceSpirit

Glossary

Bithynia Place

A province in Asia Minor, to the south of the Euxine and Propontis. Christian congregations were here formed at an early time ( 1 Pet. 1:1 ). Paul was prevented by the Spirit from entering this province ( Acts 16:7 ). Modern identification: Bithynia.

Mysia Place

A province in the north-west of Asia Minor. On his first voyage to Europe ( Acts 16:7 , 8) Paul passed through this province and embarked at its chief port Troas. Modern identification: Mysia.