Growth and Persecution in Iconium

14 In Iconium they entered the Jewish synagogue, as usual, and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed.^{(A) 2} But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.^{(B) 3} So they stayed there a long time and spoke boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace by enabling them to do signs and wonders.^(C)

²⁰ built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets,^(A) with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles

3 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner^(A) of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— ² assuming you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that he gave me for you. ³ The mystery was made known to me by revelation,^(B) as I have briefly written above. ⁴ By reading this you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ.^{(C) 5} This was not made known to people^[a] in other generations as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets^(D) by the Spirit: ⁶ The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and partners in the promise^(E) in Christ Jesus through the gospel. ⁷ I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power.^(F)

¹² The signs^(A) of an apostle^(B) were performed with unfailing endurance among you, including signs and wonders^(C) and miracles.^(D)

Warning against Neglect

2 For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.^{(A) 2} For if the message spoken through angels was legally binding^[a](B) and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment,^{(C) 3} how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?^(D) This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him.^{(E) 4} At the same time, God also testified by signs and wonders, various miracles, and distributions of gifts from the Holy Spirit according to his will.^(F)