Acts 14:1

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. At Iconium, Meeting with Similar Success and Similar Opposition as at Antioch in Pisidia, Paul and Barnabas Flee for their Lives to Lystra, and Preach There (14:1-7) AND IT CAME TO PASS IN ICONIUM (AS TO WHICH, SEE THE NOTE AT ), THAT THEY WENT BOTH TOGETHER INTO THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE JEWS (SEE THE NOTE AT ), AND SO SPAKE, THAT A GREAT MULTITUDE BOTH OF THE JEWS AND ALSO OF THE GREEKS BELIEVED - meaning, no doubt, the religious proselytes, as distinguished from the pagan population of the city, now to be mentioned. As this discourse would...

− − 1.] In the chapter last going before, Luke declared how Paul and Barnabas took in hand their embassage unto the Gentiles. Furthermore, it might seem to be an unprosperous and unlucky beginning, in that they were not only expelled out of Antioch, but also enforced by the obstinate wickedness of certain to shake off the dust from their feet. But though they had but short entertainment − (1) in one place, yet do they not yield; because they consider that the Lord had called them upon that condition, that they should do their duty though the whole world and Satan did say nay. Therefore, we see that they came not only ready to teach, but also armed to enter conflicts, that they might courageously proceed in publishing the gospel, even through the midst of combats. − And assuredly, that which was once spoken to Jeremiah is common to all the prophets and ministers of God, −...

1-7 The apostles spake so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of men; that those who heard them could not but say, God was with them of a truth. Yet the success was not to be reckoned to the manner of their preaching, but to the Spirit of God who used that means. Perseverance in doing good, amidst dangers and hardships, is a blessed evidence of grace. Wherever God's servants are driven, they should seek to declare the truth. When they went on in Christ's name and strength, he failed not to give testimony to the word of his grace. He has assured us it is the word of God, and that we may venture our souls upon it. The Gentiles and Jews were at enmity with one another, yet united against Christians. If the church's enemies join to destroy it, shall not its friends unite for its preservation? God has a shel...

CHAPTER XIV. _Paul and Barnabas, having preached at Iconium with great_ _success, are persecuted, and obliged to flee to Lystra and_ _Derbe_, 1-6. _Here they preach, and heal a cripple; on which, the people,_ _supposing them to be gods, are about to offer them sacrifices,_ _and are with difficulty prevented by these apostles_, 7-18. _Certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, coming thither, induce_ _the people to stone Paul; who, being dragged out of the city as_ _dead, while the disciples stand around him, rises up suddenly,_ a

IN ICONIUM - See the notes on Acts 13:51. In this place, and in Antioch and Lystra, Timothy became acquainted with Paul and his manner of life, 2 Timothy 3:10. SO SPAKE - Spake with such power - their preaching was attended so much with the influence of the Spirit. AND ALSO OF THE GREEKS - Probably proselytes from the Greeks, who were in the habit of attending the synagogue....

EXPOSITION ACTS 14:1 _Entered _for _went both, _A.V.; _Jews _for _the Jews, _A.V.; _and _for _and also, _A.V.; Greeks for _the Greeks, _A.V. Observe how in every case Greeks are found attending the synagogue. SO SPAKE, etc. This illustrates the statement in Romans 10:17, that "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." ACTS 14:2 _The Jews that were disobedient _for _the unbelieving Jews, _A.V. and T.R.; _stirred up the souls of the Gentiles, and made them, _etc., for _stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds, _etc., A.V. The Jews that were disobedien

AND IT CAME TO PASS IN ICONIUM,.... When the apostles were got thither, and as soon as they were there; at least the first opportunity they had: THAT THEY WENT BOTH TOGETHER INTO THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE JEWS; which was in Iconium; hither Paul and Barnabas went together, in like manner as they had done at Antioch: AND SO SPOKE; such words, and doctrines of grace, with so much power, authority, and demonstration of the Spirit, with so much plainness, clearness, and evidence, as well as with so much boldness and courage: THAT A GREAT MULTITUDE, BOTH OF THE JEWS, AND ALSO OF THE GREEKS, BELIEVED: the doctrines they preached, and in Christ the sum and substance of them; and these were not a few, but a great multitude; and not of one sort, of the Jews only, who expected the Messiah, but of the Greeks, or Gentiles also, who never heard of any; for by Greeks here are meant, not Jews born in Gree...

CHAPTER 14 _ 1. The work in Iconium and the persecution of the Apostles (Acts 14:1)._ 2. In Derbe and Lystra; the Impotent Man healed (Acts 14:7). 3. The Stoning of Paul and further ministries (Acts 14:19). 4. The Return to Antioch (Acts 14:25). Iconium was a Phrygian town, bordering on Lycaonia. Here again the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles. They abode there a long time, and in spite of opposition and persecution they spoke with much boldness the Word of God. Signs and wonders were also done by their hands. When their lives were threatened by the unbelieving Jews and Gentiles, they fled to Lystra and Der

ICONIUM. From Antioch to Iconium was a journey of about thirty hours, mostly on a new Roman road. It was the frontier city of Phrygia, but was now incorporated in the Roman province of Galatia. Its magistrates are local, not Roman. ACTS 14:1. The mission proceeds in Iconium just as at Antioch; the synagogue, with its mixture of elements, is the scene, and the result is the attachment to the cause of many of each nationality. Acts 14:2. disobedient: AV UNBELIEVING; either will do: _cf._ Romans 1:5, obedience of faith. Acts 14:3. the word of his grace: cf....

It happened in Iconium that they went in the same way into the synagogue of the Jews and spoke to such effect that a great crowd of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. But the Jews who did not believe inflamed the minds of the Gentiles against the brethren. So then, they spent some considerable time boldly speaking in the name of the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace by causing signs and wonders to happen through their hands. The population of the city was torn in two. Some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles. When the Gentiles and the Jews with their leaders combined in a movement to assault and stone them, they discovered what was afoot and fled for safety to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding district. And there they continued to preach the good news. Paul and Barnabas went on to Iconium, about 90 miles from Antioch. It was a city...