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Acts 14

BSB·28 verses ·New Testament
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1Atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → IconiumἸκονίῳIkoniō — Ancient city in Asia MinorG2430 — Full Word Study →, Paul and Barnabas wentεἰσελθεῖνeiselthein — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → as usualκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewishἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → synagogueσυναγωγὴνsynagōgēn — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study →, where they spokeλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → so well thatὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → a greatπολὺpoly — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → numberπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → ofτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GreeksἙλλήνωνHellēnōn — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study → believedπιστεῦσαιpisteusai — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. 2Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → unbelievingἀπειθήσαντεςapeithēsantes — to disobey; to refuse to believe or obeyG544 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαῖοιIoudaioi — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study → stirred upἐπήγειρανepēgeiran — to awaken, rouse, or stir upG1892 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → poisonedἐκάκωσανekakōsan — to harm, mistreat, or afflict with evilG2559 — Full Word Study → their mindsψυχὰςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφῶνadelphōn — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →. 3Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → Paul and Barnabas spent considerableἱκανὸνhikanon — Sufficient, adequate, capableG2425 — Full Word Study → time there, speaking boldlyπαρρησιαζόμενοιparrēsiazomenoi — to speak or preach with boldness and confidenceG3955 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → affirmedμαρτυροῦντιmartyrounti — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → messageλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτοςcharitos — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → by enablingδιδόντιdidonti — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → themχειρῶνcheirōn — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → to performγίνεσθαιginesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wondersτέραταterata — miraculous signs or wondersG5059 — Full Word Study →. 4Theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → were dividedἘσχίσθηEschisthē — to split, tear, or rend apartG4977 — Full Word Study →. Some sidedἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίοιςIoudaiois — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → others withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλοιςapostolois — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study →. 5Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whenὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, togetherτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → rulersἄρχουσινarchousin — ruler, chief, magistrate, or one in authorityG758 — Full Word Study →, set outὁρμὴhormē — violent impulse, forceful assault, or sudden movementG3730 — Full Word Study → to mistreatὑβρίσαιhybrisai — to insult, abuse, or treat shamefullyG5195 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → stoneλιθοβολῆσαιlithobolēsai — to stone; to execute by throwing stonesG3036 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, 6they found out about itσυνιδόντεςsynidontes — to be aware of, know together, have consciousness ofG4894 — Full Word Study → and fledκατέφυγονkatephygon — to flee for refuge, take shelterG2703 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LycaonianΛυκαονίαςLykaonias — Ancient region in Asia MinorG3071 — Full Word Study → citiesπόλειςpoleis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of LystraΛύστρανLystran — Lycaonian cityG3082 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → DerbeΔέρβηνDerbēn — A Lycaonian cityG1191 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → surrounding regionπερίχωρονperichōron — surrounding region; neighboring territoryG4066 — Full Word Study →, 7whereκἀκεῖkakei — and there; in that place alsoG2546 — Full Word Study → they continuedἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → to preach the gospelεὐαγγελιζόμενοιeuangelizomenoi — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study →. 8Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → LystraΛύστροιςLystrois — Lycaonian cityG3082 — Full Word Study → there satἐκάθητοekathēto — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → aτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → manἀνὴρanēr — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → crippledἀδύνατοςadynatos — unable, incapable, impossibleG102 — Full Word Study → in his feetποσὶνposin — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →, who was lameχωλὸςchōlos — lame, unable to walk properlyG5560 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → birthκοιλίαςkoilias — belly, womb, stomach; inner beingG2836 — Full Word Study → and had never walkedπεριεπάτησενperiepatēsen — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study →. 9This man was listening toἤκουσεν*ēkousen — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → the words ofλαλοῦντοςlalountos — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → PaulΠαύλουPaulou — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → looked intentlyἀτενίσαςatenisas — to gaze intently or fixedlyG816 — Full Word Study → at himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sawἰδὼνidōn — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → he hadἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → to be healedσωθῆναιsōthēnai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →. 10In a loudμεγάλῃmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → Paul called out, “StandἈνάστηθιAnastēthi — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → upὀρθόςorthos — straight, upright, correctG3717 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →!” Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the man jumped up andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → began to walkπεριεπάτειperiepatei — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study →. 11When theΟἵHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλοιochloi — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → sawἰδόντεςidontes — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → had doneἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, they lifted upἐπῆρανepēran — to lift up, raise, or exaltG1869 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → voicesφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → in the Lycaonian languageΛυκαονιστὶLykaonisti — Lycaonian languageG3072 — Full Word Study →: “TheΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → godsθεοὶtheoi — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → have come downκατέβησανkatebēsan — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → in human formὁμοιωθέντεςhomoiōthentes — to make like, to liken, to resembleG3666 — Full Word Study →!” 12BarnabasΒαρνάβανBarnaban — Son of encouragementG921 — Full Word Study → they calledἐκάλουνekaloun — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → ZeusΔίαDia — Greek god of skyG2203 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → PaulΠαῦλονPaulon — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → they called Hermes, becauseἐπειδὴepeidē — since, because, seeing thatG1894 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chiefἡγούμενοςhēgoumenos — to lead, govern, or considerG2233 — Full Word Study → speakerλόγουlogou — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →. 13Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → priestἱερεὺςhiereus — priest; one who offers sacrificesG2409 — Full Word Study → of ZeusΔιὸςDios — Greek god of skyG2203 — Full Word Study →, whose temple was just outsideπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, broughtἐνέγκαςenenkas — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → bullsταύρουςtaurous — bull or ox; large bovine animalG5022 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wreathsστέμματαstemmata — wreath or garland, a woven crown of flowers or leavesG4725 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → city gates, hopingἤθελενēthelen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to offer a sacrificeθύεινthyein — To sacrifice; to offer a sacrificial victimG2380 — Full Word Study → along withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλοιςochlois — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study →. 14Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → when the apostlesἀπόστολοιapostoloi — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → BarnabasΒαρνάβαςBarnabas — Son of encouragementG921 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → found out about thisἈκούσαντεςAkousantes — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →, they toreδιαρρήξαντεςdiarrēxantes — To tear apart or rend violentlyG1284 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶν*autōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → clothesἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → and rushed intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλονochlon — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study →, shoutingκράζοντεςkrazontes — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study →, 15MenἌνδρεςAndres — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study →, whyτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are you doingποιεῖτεpoieite — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → thisταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →? Weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → tooκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → are only menἄνθρωποιanthrōpoi — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, humanὁμοιοπαθεῖςhomoiopatheis — Subject to the same passions or sufferings as othersG3663 — Full Word Study → like youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. We are bringing you good newsεὐαγγελιζόμενοιeuangelizomenoi — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → that you should turnἐπιστρέφεινepistrephein — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theseτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → worthless thingsματαίωνmataiōn — futile, empty, worthlessG3152 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the living Godθεὸνtheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → madeἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανὸνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσανthalassan — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everythingτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 16Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → pastπαρῳχημέναιςparōchēmenais — to pass by, to go pastG3944 — Full Word Study → generationsγενεαῖςgeneais — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study →, He letεἴασενeiasen — to allow, permit, or let aloneG1439 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → goπορεύεσθαιporeuesthai — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → own wayὁδοῖςhodois — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study →. 17Yetκαίτοιkaitoi — and yet, although, even thoughG2543 — Full Word Study → He has not leftἀφῆκενaphēken — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → Himselfαὑτὸνhauton — Reflexive pronoun: himself, herself, itself, themselvesG848 — Full Word Study → without testimonyἀμάρτυρονamartyron — without witness or testimonyG267 — Full Word Study → to His goodnessἀγαθουργῶνagathourgōn — to do good, perform good deedsG14 — Full Word Study →: He givesδιδοὺςdidous — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → rainὑετοὺςhyetous — rain, rainfallG5205 — Full Word Study → from heavenοὐρανόθενouranothen — from heaven; heavenly originG3771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fruitfulκαρποφόρουςkarpophorous — Bearing fruit, fruitful, productiveG2593 — Full Word Study → seasonsκαιροὺςkairous — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, fillingἐμπιπλῶνempiplōn — to fill up, satisfy fullyG1705 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → with foodτροφῆςtrophēs — Food; nourishment; sustenanceG5160 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gladnessεὐφροσύνηςeuphrosynēs — joy, gladness, merrimentG2167 — Full Word Study →.” 18EvenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → with theseταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → wordsλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, Paul and Barnabas could hardly stop theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλουςochlous — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → fromτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sacrificingθύεινthyein — To sacrifice; to offer a sacrificial victimG2380 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 19Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → some Jews arrivedἘπῆλθανEpēlthan — to come upon; to arrive; to invadeG1904 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → AntiochἈντιοχείαςAntiocheias — Syrian city of importanceG490 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → IconiumἸκονίουIkoniou — Ancient city in Asia MinorG2430 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → won overπείσαντεςpeisantes — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdsὄχλουςochlous — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study →. They stonedλιθάσαντεςlithasantes — to stone; to pelt with stonesG3034 — Full Word Study → PaulΠαῦλονPaulon — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study → and dragged him outsideἔξωexō — outside, outer, or externalG1854 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, presumingνομίζοντεςnomizontes — to think, suppose, or considerG3543 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was deadτεθνηκέναιtethnēkenai — to die, to be dead, to experience deathG2348 — Full Word Study →. 20But after theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → had gathered aroundκυκλωσάντωνkyklōsantōn — to surround, encircle, or come aroundG2944 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, he got upἀναστὰςanastas — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → and went back intoεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →. AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → next dayἐπαύριονepaurion — the next day; the following dayG1887 — Full Word Study → he leftἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → BarnabasΒαρνάβᾳBarnaba — Son of encouragementG921 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → DerbeΔέρβηνDerbēn — A Lycaonian cityG1191 — Full Word Study →. 21They preached the gospel toΕὐαγγελισάμενοί*Euangelisamenoi — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνηνekeinēn — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → made many disciplesμαθητεύσαντεςmathēteusantes — to make a disciple; to teach and trainG3100 — Full Word Study →. Then they returned toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → LystraΛύστρανLystran — Lycaonian cityG3082 — Full Word Study →, IconiumἸκόνιονIkonion — Ancient city in Asia MinorG2430 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → AntiochἈντιόχειανAntiocheian — Syrian city of importanceG490 — Full Word Study →, 22strengtheningἐπιστηρίζοντεςepistērizontes — to strengthen, establish, or confirmG1991 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → soulsψυχὰςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → and encouraging them to continueἐμμένεινemmenein — to remain in, abide by, continue steadfastG1696 — Full Word Study → in theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithπίστειpistei — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →. “Weἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → endureΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → manyπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → hardshipsθλίψεωνthlipseōn — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → to enterεἰσελθεῖνeiselthein — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →,” they said. 23Paul and Barnabas appointed eldersπρεσβυτέρουςpresbyterous — An elder; one who is older or senior in authorityG4245 — Full Word Study → for themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → in eachκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίανekklēsian — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →, prayingπροσευξάμενοιproseuxamenoi — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → and fastingνηστειῶνnēsteiōn — Abstinence from food; fastingG3521 — Full Word Study → as they entrustedπαρέθεντοparethento — To place before; to present or entrustG3908 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → they had believedπεπιστεύκεισανpepisteukeisan — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. 24After passing throughδιελθόντεςdielthontes — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → PisidiaΠισιδίανPisidian — Region in Asia MinorG4099 — Full Word Study →, they cameἦλθονēlthon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → PamphyliaΠαμφυλίανPamphylian — Region in southern Asia MinorG3828 — Full Word Study →. 25And when they had spokenλαλήσαντεςlalēsantes — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → PergaΠέργῃPergē — Ancient city in PamphyliaG4011 — Full Word Study →, they went downκατέβησανkatebēsan — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → AttaliaἈττάλειανAttaleian — Coastal city in PamphyliaG825 — Full Word Study →. 26From Attalia they sailedἀπέπλευσανapepleusan — to set sail, depart by shipG636 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → AntiochἈντιόχειανAntiocheian — Syrian city of importanceG490 — Full Word Study →, whereὅθενhothen — from where; therefore; for this reasonG3606 — Full Word Study → they hadἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → been commendedπαραδεδομένοιparadedomenoi — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → to theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριτιchariti — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → workἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → they had just completedἐπλήρωσανeplērōsan — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study →. 27When they arrivedΠαραγενόμενοιParagenomenoi — to arrive, come, or be presentG3854 — Full Word Study →, they gatheredσυναγαγόντεςsynagagontes — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → church together and reported all thatὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → had doneἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → throughμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → howὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He had openedἤνοιξενēnoixen — to open, to uncloseG455 — Full Word Study → the door of faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 28Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → they spentδιέτριβονdietribon — to stay, remain, or spend time in a placeG1304 — Full Word Study → a longὀλίγονoligon — Few in number; small in quantity or durationG3641 — Full Word Study → time there withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταῖςmathētais — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Acts 14
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Acts 14 records Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey through the cities of Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe during their first missionary trip. The chapter presents a powerful pattern that repeats throughout the apostolic ministry: bold gospel proclamation, signs and wonders confirming God's word, fierce opposition from both religious and pagan authorities, and faithful endurance through persecution. Whether facing Jewish resistance or pagan idolatry, Paul and Barnabas remained committed to turning people from false religion to faith in the living God, and they established local churches despite mounting danger.

Verses 1–5: Bold Preaching and Growing Opposition

In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas preach with such power and clarity that a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed (v. 1). This demonstrates that the gospel transcends ethnic and religious boundaries when presented with clarity and conviction. However, opposition quickly arises. Unbelieving Jews stir up Gentiles against the apostles (v. 2), showing how Satan often recruits unlikely allies to resist God's kingdom. Despite this hostility, Paul and Barnabas abode long time speaking boldly in the Lord (v. 3). The Greek word for boldly—parresia—means to speak with full freedom and courage, rooted not in human confidence but in the Lord's empowering presence. God authenticates their message with signs and wonders (v. 3), confirming the word of His grace. The city becomes divided (v. 4), and when assault and stoning threaten (v. 5), they prudently flee.

Application: Opposition to the gospel is predictable, but so is God's faithfulness. We need not fear when we speak truth boldly in His name.

Verses 6–12: Miraculous Healing and Mistaken Worship

Fleeing to Lystra and Derbe, Paul and Barnabas continue preaching (v. 7). At Lystra, Paul encounters a man impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked (v. 8). After perceiving the man's faith to be healed (v. 9), Paul commands him to stand—and he does, leaping and walking (v. 10). The miracle is immediate and undeniable. Tragically, the pagan onlookers misinterpret it, concluding that the gods are come down to us in the likeness of men (v. 11). They call Barnabas Jupiter and Paul Mercurius (v. 12), ready to offer sacrifice. This reveals the blindness of a culture without Scripture: miracles alone do not convey the gospel's central truth. Signs must be accompanied by explanation.

Application: Miracles are valuable, but they are never substitutes for clear, verbal proclamation of who Jesus is and why He came.

Verses 13–18: Correcting False Worship

When the priest of Jupiter prepares to sacrifice to them (v. 13), Paul and Barnabas rent their clothes (v. 14)—a sign of distress—and rush into the crowd to stop the idolatry. Their message is direct: we also are men of like passions with you (v. 15). They redirect the people from vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein (v. 15). Paul appeals to natural revelation (vv. 16–17), noting that God has revealed Himself through creation, provision of rain, and fruitful seasons. This approach shows Paul's skill in contextualizing the gospel for pagan audiences who lack Old Testament knowledge. Verse 18 notes they scarce restrained the people from sacrificing—a close call.

Application: We must be vigilant to protect God's glory and correct false beliefs about Him, even at personal risk.

Verses 19–23: Persecution and Church Strengthening

Jews from Antioch and Iconium stir up the crowd, stone Paul, and drag him outside the city, supposing he had been dead (v. 19). Yet when disciples gather around him, he rose up, and came into the city (v. 20)—a remarkable recovery that demonstrates God's protection and purpose. The next day he and Barnabas travel to Derbe (v. 20), then retrace their steps to encourage new believers, teaching that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God (v. 22). They ordained elders in every church (v. 23), establishing leadership and commending these young congregations to the Lord, on whom they believed (v. 23).

Application: New believers need both warning about trials ahead and assurance of God's sustaining grace.

Verses 24–28: Returning Home with Testimony

Paul and Barnabas return through Pisidia

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