Acts 16:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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A vision appeared to Paul in the night. There was a man of Macedonia standing, begging him, and saying, “Come over into Macedonia and help us.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} a vision{G3705} appeared{G3700}{(G5681)} to Paul{G3972} in{G1223} the night{G3571}; There stood{G2258}{(G5713)}{G2476}{(G5761)} a man{G5100}{G435} of Macedonia{G3110}, and prayed{G3870}{(G5723)} him{G846},{G2532} saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Come over{G1224}{(G5631)} into{G1519} Macedonia{G3109}, and help{G997}{(G5657)} us{G2254}.
KJV with Strongs
(9) and a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A certain Macedonian (Extended Land; Tall?) man was standing and urging him, saying, "Cross over to Macedonia! Help us!"
The F.O.G
[9] During the night, Paul received a vision: a man from Macedonia stood before him, pleading urgently, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!" This desperate cry would change the course of history.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And a vision through the night appeared to Paul—a certain man of Macedonia was standing, calling upon him, and saying, ‘Having passed through to Macedonia, help us;’—
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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