After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them.

1. Here is barrier number two. They are not allowed to go into Bithynia.

2. We are not told how they were prevented from going into Bithynia.

1. It could be in some direct way - God speaking to Paul, in a dream or vision.

2. It could also be in some indirect way. This is often called providence. It is possible that some problem made going there unwise. War, civil strife, or some other activity in that area made it impossible to go there.

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