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ACTS 14:2-7
The Western text of these verses adds a number of details that serve,
among other things, to smooth away what, in the ordinary text, is a
seeming lack of coherence between verses Acts 14:...
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Verse Acts 14:5. _AN ASSAULT MADE_] ορμη, A _desperate attempt_
was made by _their rulers_, i.e. by the heathen rulers of the people,
and the rulers of the synagogue.
_TO USE_ THEM _DESPITEFULLY_] T...
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AN ASSAULT MADE - Greek: a “rush” - ὁρμή hormē. It
denotes “an impetuous excitement and aggression; a rush to put them
to death.” It rather describes a popular tumult than a calm and
deliberate pur...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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ON TO ICONIUM (Acts 14:1-7)...
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ASSAULT. onset. Greek. _horme._ Only here and James 3:4.
RULERS, i.e. of the Jews.
USE... DESPITEFULLY. insult. Greek. _hubrizo._ Occurs Matthew 22:6;
Luke 11:45;...
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_when there was an assault made_ The noun does not necessarily imply
that any direct attack had been made, which, from what follows, we can
see was not the case. It rather applies to the excitement, u...
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Acts 14:1-7. PREACHING AT ICONIUM. THE APOSTLES FORCED TO FLEE....
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ὩΣ ΔῈ ἘΓΈΝΕΤΟ ὉΡΜΉ, _but when there was an onset
made_. The noun does not necessarily imply that any direct attack had
been made, which, from what follows, we can see was not the case. It
rather refer...
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_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...
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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...
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See notes one verse 3...
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And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of
the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone
them,
AND WHEN THERE WAS AN ASSAULT MADE. The word [ hormee ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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TO USE THEM DESPITEFULLY. — The verb expresses wanton insult and
outrage. St. Paul uses the noun derived from it to express the
character of his own conduct as a persecutor (1 Timothy 1:13), and
must...
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The real contrast is marked in this verse, ὡς δὲ ἐγέν.
Hitherto the evil results indicated in Acts 14:2 had not resulted in
an open combination of Jews and Gentiles to injure Paul and Barnabas,
but no...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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5.Mark how far forth the holy champions of Christ did suffer. They
give not back when their enemies do only set themselves against them;
but when the sedition waxeth hot, and they be in danger of st...
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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...
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AND WHEN THERE WAS AN ASSAULT MADE,.... Or a strong bias and
inclination were in the minds,
BOTH OF THE GENTILES, AND ALSO OF THE JEWS, WITH THEIR RULERS; who
encouraged them in it:
TO USE THEM DESP...
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And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of
the Jews with their rulers, to use _them_ despitefully, and to stone
them,
Ver. 5. _And to stone them_] Stephen had the maidenhead...
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_And when there was an assault made_ Or was about to be made; _both of
the Gentiles, and the Jews_ Who, though generally at enmity with one
another, yet were united against the Christians, as Herod an...
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AND WHEN THERE WAS AN ASSAULT MADE BOTH OF THE GENTILES, AND ALSO OF
THE JEWS WITH THEIR RULERS, TO USE THEM DESPITEFULLY, AND TO STONE
THEM,...
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PAUL AND BARNABAS AT ICONIUM AND LYSTRA.
Success and persecution at Iconium:...
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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...
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AND WHEN A VIOLENT ATTEMPT WAS MADE BY BOTH THE GENTILES AND JEWS,
WITH THEIR RULERS, TO ABUSE AND STONE THEM,
1. The discussion moved to deep feelings and lead to violence.
2. Both Gentiles and Jew...
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Eventually the opposition has had enough and an attempt is made to do
bodily harm to Paul and Barnabas, even to the point of stoning them to
death....
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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,...
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RULERS, such as were called THE CHIEF MEN OF THE CITY, ACTS 13:50. TO
USE THEM DESPITEFULLY; thus they that were called to the marriage of
the king's son, MATTHEW 22:6, entreated the servants despitef...
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Acts 14:5 And G1161 when G5613 attempt G3730 made G1096 (G5633) both
G5037 Gentiles G1484 and G2532 Jews...
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‘And when an onset was made both of the Gentiles and of the Jews
with their rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them, they
became aware of it, and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and...
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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...
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Acts 14:5. And when there was an assault made. The Greek word hardly
signifies an ‘assault,' rather a ‘sudden movement,' a ‘ hostile
movement' or ‘impulse' on the part of the Jews and Gentiles; it
cou...
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AN ONSET
(ορμη). A rush or impulse as in James 3:4. Old word, but only
twice in the N.T. (here and James). It probably denotes not an actual
attack so much as the open start, the co-operation of bot...
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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...
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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...
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THE CROWD IN THE CITY WAS DIVIDED. Many believed, but many refused to
believe. DECIDED TO MISTREAT THE APOSTLES. The Greek text implies
_sudden action,_ such as raising a mob. THEY FLED TO LYSTRA AND...
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_But the multitude of the city was divided._
THE EFFECTS OF THE GOSPEL
I. Division. “Behold I come not to cause peace, but division.” So
said the Master; so felt the disciples.
1. The gospel causes...
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_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...
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_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...
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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...
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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...
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2 Timothy 3:11; Acts 17:5; Acts 4:25; Luke 6:28; Matthew 5:44;...
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Assault [ο ρ μ η]. Too strong, as is also the Rev., onset. In case
an actual assault had been made, it would have been absurd for Luke to
tell us that "they were ware of it." It is rather the purpose...
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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...