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Acts 14:1-7
Paul and Barnabas at Iconium and Lystra.
Success and persecution at Iconium:
Paul and Barnabas at Iconium and Lystra.
Success and persecution at Iconium:
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,...
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...
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 (Act...
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 ma...
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 believ...
ON TO ICONIUM (Acts 14:1-7)...
IT CAME TO PASS. See note on Acts 4:5. BOTH TOGETHER. Greek. _kata to auto._ Compare _epi to auto._ Acts 1:15, &c. SYNAGOGUE. App-120. SPAKE. Greek. _laleo._ App-121. MULTITUDE. Greek. _plethos._ S...
Acts 14:1. Preaching at Iconium. The Apostles forced to flee 1. _they went both together_, &c. These words probably refer not to one special visit, but to repeated occasions on which Paul and Barnaba...
Acts 14:1-7. PREACHING AT ICONIUM. THE APOSTLES FORCED TO FLEE....
ΚΑΤᾺ ΤῸ ΑΥ̓ΤῸ ΕἸΣΕΛΘΕΙ͂Ν ΑΥ̓ΤΟῪΣ ΕἸΣ ΤῊΝ ΣΥΝΑΓΩΓΉΝ, _that they went both together into the synagogue_. These words probably refer not to one special visit, but to repeated occasions in which Paul and...
_PAUL AND BARNABAS IN ICONIUM ACTS 14:1-7:_ The missionary journey carried the brethren to Iconium. There they spoke of the grace of God and His gospel. They taught the people with power, boldness and...
ΈΓΈΝΕΤΟ _aor. ind. med. (dep.) от_ ΓΊΝΟΜΑΙ (G1096) становиться, случаться, иметь место. Об обороте этого гл. с _inf. см._ Luke 2:1. ΚΑΤΆ ΤΌ ΑΎΤΌ вместе; возможно также "по одной дороге" или "одноврем...
OF THE GREEKS— Several writers suppose that these were _proselytes of the gate;_ but it seems more probable that they were Gentiles of the place, who, though they did not usually attend the synagogues...
AT ICONIUM. Acts 14:1-6 a. Acts 14:1 And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed...
XIV: 1, 2. In Iconium the two missionaries met with better success than in Antioch, but they encountered similar opposition, and from the same source. (1) “_Now it came to pass in Iconium, that they w...
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, Meetin...
33 The rendering first psalm in place of second psalm demands some explanation. Our three great witnesses all read second, and we would have so rendered it, but for the confusion which would result wh...
FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY (CONTINUED) 1-7. Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. The gospel meets with great success among both Jews and Gentiles in this populous city, and miracles are wrought in confirmatio...
GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE ACTS _MARION ADAMS_ CHAPTER 14 PAUL AND BARNABAS IN ICONIUM, 14:1-7 V1 What happened in Pisidian Antioch also happened in Iconium. Paul and Barnabas went to the *synagogue...
XIV. (1) BOTH OF THE JEWS AND ALSO OF THE GREEKS. — The latter term is used in its wider sense, as in Mark 7:26 and elsewhere, as equivalent to Gentile, but it implies that those who were so describe...
CHAPTER 9 ST. PAUL'S ORDINATION AND FIRST MISSIONARY TOUR. Acts 13:2; Acts 13:14; Acts 14:1; Acts 14:26 We have now arrived at what we might call t...
ἐν Ἰκονίῳ (_Konia_), sometimes regarded as a Roman colony towards the end of the reign of Claudius, thus dignified on account of the title conferred upon the frontier town, Claudio Derbe. But Hadrian,...
VARYING TREATMENT OF THE MESSAGE Acts 14:1-13 From Antioch the Apostles passed to Iconium, the capital of Lycaonia. It is most illuminating to note the source of their success: _The Lord bore witness...
In Iconium there was largely a repetition of the experiences at Antioch. Becoming aware of the growing hostility, Paul and Barnabas passed on, and came to Lystra. There is a marked difference between...
And (1) it came to pass in (a) 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. (1) We shou...
_And of the Greeks. Which is here put for the Gentiles. (Witham)_...
Arriving in Iconium, they enter the Jewish synagogue, preach with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven, and a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks are converted to the Christhood of Jesus; meanwhil...
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. (2) But the unbeliev...
CONTENTS Paul, and Barnabas, preaching in the Synagogue, are opposed by the unbelieving Jews. Paul healeth a Cripple. The Multitude are astonished, and are for offering to the Apostles divine Honors....
We now enter on the missionary journeys, as they are called, of the apostle Paul. The work, under the Spirit, opens to the glory of the Lord. Not merely are Gentiles met in grace and brought into the...
− − 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...
Their missionary labours continue in Iconium with the same opposition from the Jews who, incapable themselves of the work, stir up the Gentiles against those who are performing it. As long as it was o...
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...
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. Ver. 1. _And it cam...
_And it came to pass in Iconium_ Whither Paul and Barnabas were forced to retire from Antioch; _that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews_ To whom they were still disposed to make th...
In preaching, the manner, as well as the matter, is important; and it should be the earnest desire, the fervent prayer, and the diligent effort of every minister of the gospel, so to speak that multit...
Iconium was also in Asia Minor: here they entered the synagogue and the Spirit of God gave them grace to so speak as to vitally influence a great number, both of Jews and Gentiles, to believe the gosp...
NOW IT HAPPENED IN ICONIUM THAT THEY WENT TOGETHER TO THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE JEWS, AND SO SPOKE THAT A GREAT MULTITUDE BOTH OF THE JEWS AND OF THE GREEKS BELIEVED. 1. Iconium is a large, wealthy city a...
"And it came about that in Iconium" "Nearly 100 miles SE of Pisidian Antioch, commanding the broad plateau which lies between the Tarsus and the Sultan mountain ranges and which is well watered by the...
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,...
ACTS CHAPTER 14 ACTS 14:1 Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium by the malice of the unbelieving Jews. ACTS 14:8 At Lidstra they heal an impotent man, and refuse divine honours with abhorrence...
XIV: 1, 2. In Iconium the two missionaries met with better success than in Antioch, but they encountered similar opposition, and from the same source. (1) “_ Now it came to pass in Iconium, that they...
Acts 14:1 Now G1161 happened G1096 (G5633) in G1722 Iconium G2430 they G846 went G1525 (G5629) together...
THE MINISTRY IN ICONIUM (14:1-7). Having been expelled unexpectedly from the Roman colony of Pisidian Antioch a decision had to be made as to which road to take. The Via Sebaste (Augustus Road) which...
‘And it came about in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.' Arriving in Iconium they went as usu...
_Residence of the Missionary Apostles in the City of Iconium,_ 1 _-_ 6 _._ Acts 14:1. AND IT CAME TO PASS IN ICONIUM (see note on the History of the City, chap. 13 Acts 13:51). The success of Paul's p...
THEY ENTERED TOGETHER (κατα το αυτο εισελθειν). Like επ το αυτο in Acts 3:1. The infinitive εισελθειν is the subject of εγενετο.SO SPAKE THAT (λαλησα ουτως ωστε). Infinitive again parallel to εισε...
CONTENTS: Work of the Gospel at Iconium, Derbe, Lystra. An impotent man at Lystra healed. Paul stoned. Elders appointed in the churches. CHARACTERS: God, Paul, Barnabas, impotent man, priest of Jupit...
Acts 14:1. _It came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the jews._ St. Luke makes here a great leap, and is very laconic, merely naming Perga and Attalia. This great...
THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN ICONIUM. Just as it had on the island of Cyprus and at Antioch. They went first to the Jewish synagogue and preached the Good News of God's act in Christ. Some Jews would be...
_And it came to pass in Iconium._ ICONIUM A considerable city of Asia Minor, generally considered as belonging to Lycaonia. It lay in a fertile plain at the foot of Taurus, on the great line of commu...
ACTS—NOTE ON ACTS 14:1 Paul’s witness in Iconium followed the pattern in Pisidian Antioch; he began in the SYNAGOGUE (see notes on 13:5; Romans 1:16
_HOMILETICAL ANALYSIS_.—_Acts 14:1_ Paul and Barnabas in Iconium; or, continued Opposition from the Jews I. THEIR OCCUPATION IN ICONIUM.— 1. _The town and its population. The town._ Compelled to ret...
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 s...
Paul and Barnabas, in carrying the Gospel, have come into the uncharted territories as far as the Gospel is concerned into Asia Minor. They came from Cyprus to the area that is now known as Turkey. Th...
1 Corinthians 1:22; Acts 13:46; Acts 13:51; Acts 17:1; Acts 17:17;...
PREACHING BY THE WAY Acts 14:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we open the 14th chapter of Acts, we find Paul and Barnabas still traveling together and entering into Iconium. It is our purpose today to cover...
They so spake — Persecution having increased their strength....
Here we have an account of the fourth journey which Paul and Barnabas undertook in their travels, to plant and propagate the Christian faith, and that was to Iconium. Where observe, 1. The unity of t...