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<a href="/nasb/acts/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/nasb77/acts/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and when they had come to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/lsb/acts/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/amp/acts/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and after they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/csb/acts/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. <a href="/hcsb/acts/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. <a href="/asv/acts/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> and when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not; <a href="/cev/acts/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After they arrived in Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them. <a href="/erv/acts/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> and when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not; <a href="/gwt/acts/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They went to the province of Mysia and tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus wouldn't allow this. <a href="/gnt/acts/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they reached the border of Mysia, they tried to go into the province of Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. <a href="/isv/acts/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> They went as far as Mysia and tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them, <a href="/msb/acts/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit would not permit them. <a href="/net/acts/16.htm">NET Bible</a> When they came to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to do this, <a href="/nheb/acts/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. <a href="/wbt/acts/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> After they had come to Mysia, they essayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they reached the frontier of Mysia, they were about to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit this. <a href="/web/acts/16.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit didn’t allow them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> having gone toward Mysia, they were trying to go on toward Bithynia, and the Spirit did not permit them, <a href="/blb/acts/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and having come down to Mysia, they were attempting to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. <a href="/ylt/acts/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> having gone toward Mysia, they were trying to go on toward Bithynia, and the Spirit did not suffer them, <a href="/slt/acts/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Having come to Mysia, they tried to go to Bithynia: and the Spirit suffered them not.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they were come into Mysia, they attempted to go into Bythynia, and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not. <a href="/cpdv/acts/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when they had arrived in Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. <a href="/nabre/acts/16.htm">New American Bible</a> When they came to Mysia, they tried to go on into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they had come opposite Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they came to the country of Mys’ia, they wanted to go from thence to Bi-thyn’i-a: but the spirit of Jesus permitted them not. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When they came to the region Musia, they desired to go from there to Bithunia and The Spirit of Yeshua did not permit them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and had come to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit did not permit them. <a href="/godbey/acts/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having come opposite Mysia, they were endeavoring to go on into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/haweis/acts/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> coming as far as Mysia, they made an effort to go unto Bythinia: but the Spirit permitted them not. <a href="/mace/acts/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> being therefore arrived in Mysia, they essayed to go into Bithynia, but the spirit of Jesus would not allow it: so they pass'd by Mysia, <a href="/wey/acts/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they reached the frontier of Mysia, they were about to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit this. <a href="/worrell/acts/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, having come over against Mysia, they were trying to go on into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; <a href="/worsley/acts/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but the Spirit suffered them not. <a href="/parallel/acts/16-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5234" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/16.htm">Paul's Vision of the Macedonian</a> 6After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To come, go. ">when they came</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">to the border of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3465.htm" title="3465: Mysian (N-AFS) -- Mysia, a region of Asia Minor.">Mysia,</a> <a href="/greek/3985.htm" title="3985: epeirazon (V-IIA-3P) -- To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline.">they tried</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthēnai (V-ANP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">to enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/978.htm" title="978: Bithynian (N-AFS) -- Bithynia, a region of Asia.">Bithynia,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1439.htm" title="1439: eiasen (V-AIA-3S) -- To allow, permit, let alone, leave. Of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. Permit or leave alone.">would not permit</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 8So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” <a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14</a> For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">2 Corinthians 3:17</a> Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. <a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a> the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26</a> When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">1 John 4:6</a> We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception. <a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a> And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” <a href="/ezekiel/36-27.htm">Ezekiel 36:27</a> And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Isaiah 63:10-11</a> But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. / Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Nehemiah 9:20</a> You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. <a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a> Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.Bithynia.<a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1</a> Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-35.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Assayed</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Attempted</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Bithynia</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Bithyn'ia</a> <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Border</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Essayed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Frontier</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/16-8.htm">Mysia</a> <a href="/acts/16-8.htm">My'sia</a> <a href="/luke/17-24.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/14-16.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/acts/14-16.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/acts/9-30.htm">Trying</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/acts/24-6.htm">Assayed</a> <a href="/acts/26-21.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Attempted</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Bithynia</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Bithyn'ia</a> <a href="/genesis/10-19.htm">Border</a> <a href="/acts/19-30.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Essayed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-19.htm">Frontier</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/16-8.htm">Mysia</a> <a href="/acts/16-8.htm">My'sia</a> <a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Trying</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 16</div>1. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Paul and Silas are Joined by Timothy,</a> 7. <a href="/acts/16-7.htm">and being called by the Spirit from one country to another,</a> 14. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">convert Lydia,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">and cast out a spirit of divination;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">The prison doors are opened.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">The jailor is converted,</a> 35. <a href="/acts/16-35.htm">and they are delivered.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when they came to the border of Mysia Mysia was a region in the northwest part of Asia Minor, present-day Turkey. It was known for its strategic location, serving as a crossroads for various ancient trade routes. The mention of Mysia indicates the missionary journey's progression as Paul and his companions traveled through Asia Minor. This journey reflects the early church's expansion efforts and the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish territories.they tried to enter Bithynia Bithynia was a Roman province located to the northeast of Mysia, along the Black Sea coast. It was a significant area with a mix of Greek and Roman cultural influences. The attempt to enter Bithynia shows the apostles' desire to preach the Gospel in new regions, fulfilling the Great Commission to spread the message to all nations. However, their plans were subject to divine guidance, illustrating the importance of seeking God's will in ministry efforts.but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them The "Spirit of Jesus" refers to the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the divine guidance and authority of Christ in directing the apostles' mission. This phrase highlights the personal and active role of the Holy Spirit in the early church, guiding believers in their decisions and actions. The Spirit's intervention here suggests that God had a specific plan and timing for the spread of the Gospel, which sometimes meant closing certain doors. This aligns with other scriptural instances where God's guidance redirects His servants, such as in <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a>, which states, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> A key apostle in the early church, known for his missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/s/silas.htm">Silas</a> A leader in the early church and companion of Paul on his second missionary journey. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mysia.htm">Mysia</a> A region in northwest Asia Minor, which Paul and his companions passed through during their journey. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bithynia.htm">Bithynia</a> A province in Asia Minor that Paul and his companions intended to enter but were prevented by the Spirit. 5. <a href="/topical/s/spirit_of_jesus.htm">Spirit of Jesus</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the divine guidance and intervention in the apostles' mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a> Recognize the importance of seeking and being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Just as Paul and his companions were directed by the Spirit, we too should be attentive to God's leading. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_the_spirit.htm">Obedience to the Spirit</a> Emphasize the necessity of obedience when the Holy Spirit directs us, even when it means changing our plans or direction. Trust that God's plans are higher and better than our own. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_decision-making.htm">Discernment in Decision-Making</a> Encourage believers to cultivate discernment through prayer and scripture study, enabling them to recognize the Spirit's guidance in their decisions. <a href="/topical/f/flexibility_in_ministry.htm">Flexibility in Ministry</a> Highlight the need for flexibility and adaptability in ministry and life, understanding that God may redirect our paths for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Reinforce the belief in God's sovereignty and His ability to guide us according to His will, even when we do not understand the reasons behind His directions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 16</a> <a href="/q/is_god_guiding_my_actions.htm">Is God guiding me to take a specific action?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_baptism,_communion.htm">What does the Bible say about baptism and communion?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_thess._2_18_conflict_with_science.htm">Does the reference to Satan in 1 Thessalonians 2:18 conflict with scientific or rational explanations for obstacles in travel?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_hear_god's_voice.htm">What does it mean to hear God's voice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) They assayed to go into Bithynia.--The verse describes very vividly the uncertainty produced day by day by this conflict between human plans and divine direction. Bithynia, lying to the north, had, like Pontus, a considerable Jewish population scattered along its shores, and they were inclined to take that as their next field of labour. They were led on, however, as before, westward and not northward. There is no record of any considerable halt in this stage of their journey, and they probably found few favourable openings in a district which, for great part of the way, presented only unimportant villages. The use of the archaic form "assayed" for "essayed," or "attempted," calls for a word of notice. (Comp. <a href="/acts/9-26.htm" title="And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.">Acts 9:26</a>.)The Spirit suffered them not.--The better MSS. and versions give the reading, "the Spirit of Jesus," which is of some dogmatic importance, as confirming the doctrine that the Spirit stands in the same relation to the Son as to the Father, and may therefore be spoken of either as the Spirit of God, or of Christ (<a href="/romans/8-9.htm" title="But you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.">Romans 8:9</a>), or of Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And when for after, A.V. and T.R.; come over against (κατὰ) for come to, A.V.; and the Spirit of Jesus for but the Spirit, A.V. and T.R. But the phrase, "the Spirit of Jesus," occurs nowhere in the New Testament, and is on that account very improbable here, though there is considerable manuscript authority for it. It is accepted by Meyer and Alford and Wordsworth, following Griesbach, Lachmann, Tischendorf, etc. <a href="/commentaries/acts/16-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when they came ἐλθόντες (elthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to the border of κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). Mysia, Μυσίαν (Mysian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3465.htm">Strong's 3465: </a> Mysia, a region of Asia Minor. they tried ἐπείραζον (epeirazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3985.htm">Strong's 3985: </a> To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. to enter πορευθῆναι (poreuthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. Bithynia, Βιθυνίαν (Bithynian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_978.htm">Strong's 978: </a> Bithynia, a region of Asia. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. would not permit εἴασεν (eiasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1439.htm">Strong's 1439: </a> To allow, permit, let alone, leave. Of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. Permit or leave alone. them. αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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