Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

1. Paul seems to thrive on controversy. There was opposition so Paul decides to remain there for some longer stay.

2. It would appear that they lacked to power or support to drive them out of the city.

3. Opposition seems to give them courage to speak with greater boldness.

4. Paul speaks about the "word of His grace" - a term that means the Gospel of Christ.

5. There were also miracles being done by Paul and Barnabas.

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