Acts 14
American Standard Version
14 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. 2 But the Jews that were disobedient stirred up the souls of the Gentiles, and made them evil affected against the brethren. 3 Long time therefore they tarried there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 4 But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 5 And when there was made an onset both of the Gentiles and of the Jews with their rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them, 6 they became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the region round about: 7 and there they [a]preached the gospel.
8 And at Lystra there sat a certain man, impotent in his feet, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked. 9 The same heard Paul speaking: who, fastening his eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, 10 said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked. 11 And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. 12 And they called Barnabas, [b]Jupiter; and Paul, [c]Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the multitudes. 14 But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like [d]passions with you, and bring you good tidings, that ye should turn from these vain things unto a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is: 16 who in the generations gone by suffered all the [e]nations to walk in their own ways. 17 And yet he left not himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness. 18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the multitudes from doing sacrifice unto them.
19 But there came Jews thither from Antioch and Iconium: and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he went forth with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when they had [f]preached the gospel to that city, and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch, 22 confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. 24 And they passed through Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia. 25 And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia; 26 and thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. 27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 And they tarried no little time with the disciples.
Footnotes
- Acts 14:7 See marginal note on 5:42.
- Acts 14:12 Greek Zeus.
- Acts 14:12 Greek Hermes.
- Acts 14:15 Or, nature
- Acts 14:16 Or, Gentiles. See 4:25.
- Acts 14:21 Greek brought the good tidings. Compare 5:42.
Acts 14
King James Version
14 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 unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.
3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5 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,
6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
7 And there they preached the gospel.
8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:
9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
11 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.
Acts 14
Lexham English Bible
Preaching in Iconium
14 Now it happened that in Iconium they entered together[a] into the synagogue of the Jews and spoke in such a way that a large number of both Jews and Greeks believed. 2 But the Jews who were disobedient stirred up and poisoned the minds[b] of the Gentiles against the brothers. 3 So they stayed there[c] for a considerable time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be performed through their hands. 4 But the population of the city was divided, and some[d] were with the Jews and some[e] with the apostles. 5 So when an inclination took place on the part of both the Gentiles and the Jews, together with their rulers, to mistreat them[f] and to stone them, 6 they became aware of it[g] and[h] fled to the Lycaonian cities—Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding region. 7 And there they were continuing to proclaim the good news.
Mistaken for Gods in Lystra
8 And in Lystra a certain man was sitting powerless in his feet, lame from birth,[i] who had never walked. 9 This man listened while[j] Paul was speaking. Paul,[k] looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet!” And he leaped up and began walking.[l] 11 And when[m] the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices in the Lycaonian language, saying, “The gods have become like men and[n] have come down to us!” 12 And they began calling[o] Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes, because he was the principal speaker.[p] 13 And the priest of the temple[q] of Zeus that was just outside the city brought bulls and garlands to the gates and[r] was wanting to offer sacrifice, along with the crowds. 14 But when[s] the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard about it,[t] they tore their clothing and[u] rushed out into the crowd, shouting 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things that are in them— 16 who in generations that are past permitted all the nations[v] to go their own ways. 17 And yet he did not leave himself without witness by[w] doing good, giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you[x] with food and your hearts with gladness.” 18 And although[y] they said these things, only with difficulty did they dissuade the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.
19 But Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium, and when they[z] had won over the crowds and stoned Paul, they dragged him[aa] outside the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But after[ab] the disciples surrounded him, he got up and[ac] went into the city. And on the next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.
Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria
21 And after they[ad] had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them[ae] to continue in the faith and saying,[af] “Through many persecutions[ag] it is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God.” 23 And when they[ah] had appointed elders for them in every church, after[ai] praying with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. 24 And they passed through Pisidia and[aj] came to Pamphylia. 25 And after[ak] they proclaimed the message in Perga, they went down to Attalia, 26 and from there they sailed away to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed. 27 And when they[al] arrived and called the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.[am] 28 And they stayed no little time with the disciples.
Footnotes
- Acts 14:1 Literally “according to the same”
- Acts 14:2 Literally “embittered the souls”
- Acts 14:3 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:4 Literally “those on the one hand”
- Acts 14:4 Literally “those on the other hand”
- Acts 14:5 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:6 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:6 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“became aware of”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:8 Literally “his mother’s womb”
- Acts 14:9 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was speaking”)
- Acts 14:9 Literally “who”
- Acts 14:10 *The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began walking”)
- Acts 14:11 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:11 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“have become like”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:12 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began calling”)
- Acts 14:12 Literally “leader of the message”
- Acts 14:13 The word “temple” is not in the Greek text but is implied
- Acts 14:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“brought”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:14 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard about”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:14 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:14 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“tore”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:16 Or “Gentiles”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context
- Acts 14:17 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“doing good”) which is understood as means
- Acts 14:17 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:18 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“said”) which is understood as concessive
- Acts 14:19 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had won over”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:19 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:20 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“surrounded”)
- Acts 14:20 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“got up”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:21 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had proclaimed the good news”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:22 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 14:22 *The word “saying” is not in the Greek text but is implied
- Acts 14:22 Or “afflictions”
- Acts 14:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had appointed”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:23 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“praying”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:24 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“passed through”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 14:25 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“proclaimed”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:27 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“arrived”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 14:27 Or “nations”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context
Acts 14
New King James Version
At Iconium
14 Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the (A)Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and [a]poisoned their [b]minds against the brethren. 3 Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, (B)who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and (C)wonders to be done by their hands.
4 But the multitude of the city was (D)divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the (E)apostles. 5 And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, (F)to abuse and stone them, 6 they became aware of it and (G)fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. 7 And they were preaching the gospel there.
Idolatry at Lystra
8 (H)And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. [c]Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud voice, (I)“Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. 11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, (J)“The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 And Barnabas they called [d]Zeus, and Paul, [e]Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, (K)intending to sacrifice with the multitudes.
14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, (L)they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, (M)why are you doing these things? (N)We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from (O)these useless things (P)to the living God, (Q)who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, 16 (R)who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 (S)Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, (T)gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with (U)food and gladness.” 18 And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
Stoning, Escape to Derbe
19 (V)Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, (W)they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be (X)dead. 20 However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Strengthening the Converts
21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city (Y)and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, (Z)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, (AA)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” 23 So when they had (AB)appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. 24 And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 25 Now when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
27 Now when they had come and gathered the church together, (AC)they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had (AD)opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 So they stayed there a long time with the disciples.
Footnotes
- Acts 14:2 embittered
- Acts 14:2 Lit. souls
- Acts 14:9 Lit. Who
- Acts 14:12 Jupiter
- Acts 14:12 Mercury
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