7 20 But after the disciples(AH) had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders. Does God close his ears to our misguided requests? Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. 13 Now the temple of Zeus was located just outside the town. Call us at 888-634-2038. the author does not name himself, evidence outside the Scriptures and inferences Now the temple of Zeus was located just outside the town. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 10 So Paul called to him in a loud voice, “Stand up!” And the man jumped to his feet and started walking. the way the book ended. (B) There they spoke so effectively that a great number(C) of Jews and Greeks believed. in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (1:8). After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! Share After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia. where they strengthened the believers. 19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. We are merely human beings—just like you! 11 When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!”(Q) 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. Sorry, you don't have permission to view that book. They preached the word in Perga, then went down to Attalia. Besides Sign Up or Login, To Create and Search Notes: And they stayed there with the believers for a long time. The same thing happened in Iconium. Spirit, pioneer missionary outreach to new fields, conversions, the growth 6 When the apostles learned of it, they fled to the region of Lycaonia—to the towns of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding area. 15 Then they traveled back through Pisidia to Pamphylia. [ a ] Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. of his day in ever-widening circles (Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, the ends of So the priest of the temple and the crowd brought bulls and wreaths of flowers to the town gates, and they prepared to offer sacrifices to the apostles. But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. 11 When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in their local dialect, “These men are gods in human form!” 12 They decided that Barnabas was the Greek god Zeus and that Paul was Hermes, since he was the chief speaker. He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. He had been that way from birth(M) and had never walked. Acts 14 New Living Translation << Acts 13 | Acts 14 | Acts 15 >> Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. Within the writing itself are some clues as to who the author was: Two dates are possible for the writing of this book: (1) c. a.d. 63, soon With prayer and fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. 08/03/20 2 The Acts of the Apostles •Acts 14:5 Then a mob of Gentiles and Jews, along with their leaders, decided to attack and stone them. For instance, he sends you rain and good crops and gives you food and joyful hearts.” 18 But even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could scarcely restrain the people from sacrificing to them. He was sitting 9 and listening as Paul preached. 16 In the past he permitted all the nations to go their own ways, 17 but he never left them without evidence of himself and his goodness. While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. 24 Then they traveled back through Pisidia to Pamphylia. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 26 Finally, they returned by ship to Antioch of Syria, where their journey had begun. Historically it recounts the first 30 years of the church. It shows how the early church coped with pagan and Jewish thought, the Roman government and Hellenistic society. But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they tore their clothing in dismay and ran out among the people, shouting, 15 “Friends, b why are you doing this? The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe. What are "the cherubim" of 2 Samuel 22:11? So Paul called to him in a loud voice, “Stand up!” And the man jumped to his feet and started walking. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 3 But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. 1 The same thing happened in Iconium. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. To Get the Full List of Definitions: When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in their local dialect, “These men are gods in human form!” And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders. They decided that Barnabas was the Greek god Zeus and that Paul was Hermes, since he was the chief speaker. In the past he permitted all the nations to go their own ways, (R) 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates because he and the crowd wanted to offer sacrifices to them. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. Some of the Jews, however, spurned God’s message and poisoned the minds o... Read verse in New Living Translation 28 And they stayed there with the believers for a long time. 21 After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, 22 where they strengthened the believers. But even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could scarcely restrain the people from sacrificing to them. So soon can God enable even a babe in Christ to build up others in the common faith: they commended them to the Lord - An expression implying faith in Christ, as well as love to the brethren. 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. He was sitting 9 and listening as Paul preached. The believers there had entrusted them to the grace of God to do the work they had now completed. We know, e.g., that Paul at times could be a long-winded Copy. With prayer and fasting, they turned the elders over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. 7 And there they preached the Good News. The believers there had entrusted them to the grace of God to do the work they had now completed. elements, trials before Jews and Romans, confrontations with Gentiles, and other hardships in the ministry; (4) geographical advances: five significant 7 And there they preached the Good News. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they tore their clothing in dismay and ran out among the people, shouting, 15 “Friends,[b] why are you doing this? For instance, he sends you rain and good crops and gives you food and joyful hearts.”. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete? Luke wanted to show how the church penetrated the world 2 Some of the Jews, however, spurned God’s message and poisoned the minds of the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas. Acts 14:23 Parallel Commentaries For instance, he sends you rain and good crops and gives you food and joyful hearts.” 18 But even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could scarcely restrain the people from sacrificing to them. 23 Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church. [ a] Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. Now the temple of Zeus was located just outside the town. 21 After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, 22 where they strengthened the believers. 4 But the people of the town were divided in their opinion about them. 14 At Iconium(A) Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. of both the third Gospel and the "Acts of All the Apostles." Red Letter. 26 Finally, they returned by ship to Antioch of Syria, where their journey had begun. So the priest of the temple and the crowd brought bulls and wreaths of flowers to the town gates, and they prepared to offer sacrifices to the apostles.