[a]And as they went through the cities, they delivered them [b]the decrees to keep, ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were at Jerusalem.

And so were the Churches established in the faith, [and] increased in number daily.

[c]Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia, and the region of Galatia, they were [d]forbidden of the holy Ghost, to preach the word in Asia.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 16:4 Charity is to be observed in things indifferent so that regard be had both of the weak, and the quietness of the Church.
  2. Acts 16:4 These decrees which he spake of in the former chapter.
  3. Acts 16:6 God appointeth certain and determinate times to open and set forth his truth, that both the election and the calling may proceed of grace.
  4. Acts 16:6 He showeth not why they were forbidden, but only that they were forbidden, teaching us to obey and not to inquire.

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