Paul and Timothy went near the country of Mysia. They wanted to go into the country of Bithynia. But the Spirit of Jesus did not let them go in.
Philippians 1:19 - Easy To Read Version You are praying for me, and the Spirit {\cf2\super [9]} of Jesus Christ helps me. So I know that this trouble will bring my freedom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For I am well assured and indeed know that through your prayers and a bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (the Messiah) this will turn out for my preservation (for the spiritual health and welfare of my own soul) and avail toward the saving work of the Gospel. American Standard Version (1901) For I know that this shall turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Common English Bible I’m glad because I know that this will result in my release through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Catholic Public Domain Version For I know that this will bring me to salvation, through your prayers and under the ministration of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For I know that this shall fall out to me unto salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, |
Paul and Timothy went near the country of Mysia. They wanted to go into the country of Bithynia. But the Spirit of Jesus did not let them go in.
We know that in everything God works for the good of those people that love him. These are the people God called (chose), because that was his plan.
But you are not ruled by your sinful selves. You are ruled by the Spirit, {\cf2\super [63]} if that Spirit of God really lives in you. But if any person does not have the Spirit of Christ, then that person does not belong to Christ.
That is why I am sending Timothy to you. He is my son in the Lord. I love Timothy, and he is faithful. He will help you remember the way I live in Christ Jesus. That way of life is what I teach in all the churches everywhere.
And you can help us with your prayers. Then many people will give thanks for us—that God blessed us because of their many prayers.
Does God give you the Spirit because you follow the law? No! Does God work miracles {\cf2\super [22]} among you because you follow the law? No! God gives you his Spirit and works miracles among you because you heard \{the Good News\} and believed it.
You are God’s children. That is why God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. The Spirit {\cf2\super [49]} cries out, “Abba, {\cf2\super [50]} Father.”
I don’t care if they make trouble for me. The important thing is that they are telling people about Christ. I want them to tell people about Christ. They should do it for the right reasons. But I am happy even if they do it for false and wrong reasons. I am happy because they tell people about Christ, and I will continue to be happy.
The Spirit {\cf2\super [5]} of Christ was in those prophets. And the Spirit was telling about the sufferings that would happen to Christ and about the glory that would come after those sufferings. Those prophets tried to learn about what the Spirit was showing them. They tried to learn when those things would happen and what the world would be like at that time.