Acts 14:1

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 about 120 miles inland. It sat at the foot of the Tarsus mountains.

2. Paul and Barnabas went together into the synagogue. Of course these were places for Jews to gather for prayer, study, discussion and worship which did not involve the temple.

3. Large numbers gathered to listen. Luke says both Jews and Greeks.

1. Jews - Jewish by birth, blood and faith.

2. Greeks - Albert Barnes says, "Probably proselytes from the Greeks, who were in the habit of attending the synagogue."

4. Believed - This word in used to indicate more than just listening and finding some ground of mental agreement. They believed, followed, obeyed, converted from Judaism to Christianity.