Paul being now at Lystra, which was the boundary of his…
““Paul being now at Lystra, which was the boundary of his first excursion, and having visited the churches already planted, and delivered to them the decrees of the apostles and elders relating to circumcision, seems to have felt his heart enlarged, and assayed to carry on the glorious work of preaching the gospel to the heathen to a greater extent. With Silas and Timotheus he in his second journey 2 took a western direction, passing through Phrygia, and the region of Galatia. Having preached the word in these parts with considerable success, 3 he and his companions wished to have gone into the proconsular Asia, and afterwards assayed to go into Bythinia; but begin forbidden of the Holy Ghost,””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Paul’s missionary journey expands despite obstacles, showing determination to spread his faith even when divine guidance seems restricted.
In simple terms: Missionary work faces limits.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite setbacks.
Themes
faith
mission
perseverance
Mood
determined
spiritual
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church planting
- cross‑cultural outreach
- personal vocation
Key Concepts
theology
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when guidance feels blocked?
- What motivates you to continue a difficult mission?
A Different Perspective
Opposition can halt progress; reliance on divine will may be uncertain.