“After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.”
When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to — the persistent northwestward press (trying Bithynia) met further Spirit-resistance (oyk easen to pneuma), suggesting repeated redirection. The phrase Spirit of Jesus (pneuma Iēsou) uniquely identifies the Holy Spirit with Jesus' presence and agency, emphasizing Christ's continuing guidance of the mission.
Church Fathers on Acts 16:7
After they had come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. Acts 16:7 Wherefore they were forbidden, he does not say, but that they were forbidden, he does say, teaching us to obey and not ask questions, and showing that they did many things as men. And the Spirit, it says, suffered them not: but having passed by Mysia they came down to Troas. Acts 16:8
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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