Acts 14
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Paul and Barnabas in Iconium
14 The same thing occurred in Iconium, where Paul and Barnabas[a] went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 3 So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them. 4 But the residents of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. 5 And when an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat them and to stone them, 6 the apostles[b] learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country; 7 and there they continued proclaiming the good news.
Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe
8 In Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet and had never walked, for he had been crippled from birth. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. And Paul, looking at him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And the man[c] sprang up and began to walk. 11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city,[d] brought oxen and garlands to the gates; he and the crowds wanted to offer sacrifice. 14 When the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, 15 “Friends,[e] why are you doing this? We are mortals just like you, and we bring you 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 that is in them. 16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to follow their own ways; 17 yet he has not left himself without a witness in doing good—giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filling you with food and your hearts with joy.” 18 Even with these words, they scarcely restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.
19 But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples surrounded him, he got up and went into the city. The next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe.
The Return to Antioch in Syria
21 After they had proclaimed the good news to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, then on to Iconium and Antioch. 22 There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.” 23 And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe.
24 Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. 25 When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work[f] that they had completed. 27 When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. 28 And they stayed there with the disciples for some time.
Footnotes
- Acts 14:1 Gk they
- Acts 14:6 Gk they
- Acts 14:10 Gk he
- Acts 14:13 Or The priest of Zeus-Outside-the-City
- Acts 14:15 Gk Men
- Acts 14:26 Or committed in the grace of God to the work
Acts 14
Christian Standard Bible
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) 4 But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and others with the apostles.(D) 5 When an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat and stone them, 6 they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian towns of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside.(E) 7 There they continued preaching the gospel.(F)
Mistaken for Gods in Lystra
8 In Lystra a man was sitting who was without strength in his feet, had never walked, and had been lame from birth. 9 He listened as Paul spoke. After looking directly at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 Paul said in a loud voice, “Stand up on your feet!” And he jumped up and began to walk around.(G)
11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” (H) 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the town, brought bulls and wreaths to the gates because he intended, with the crowds, to offer sacrifice.
14 The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting,(I) 15 “People! Why are you doing these things? We are people also, just like you, and we are proclaiming good news to you, that you turn from these worthless things(J) to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.[a](K) 16 In past generations he allowed all the nations(L) to go their own way, 17 although he did not leave himself without a witness,(M) since he did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons(N) and filling you with food and your hearts with joy.” 18 Even though they said these things, they barely stopped the crowds from sacrificing to them.
19 Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead.(O) 20 After the disciples gathered around him, he got up and went into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.(P)
Church Planting
21 After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch,(Q) 22 strengthening the[b] disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith(R) and by telling them, “It is necessary to go through many hardships(S) to enter the kingdom of God.” 23 When they had appointed elders(T) for them in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
24 They passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. 25 After they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.(U) 27 After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them(V) and that he had opened the door(W) of faith to the Gentiles. 28 And they spent a considerable time with the disciples.
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
Mga Gawa 14
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Sa Iconio
14 Ganoon din ang nangyari sa Iconio. Magkasamang pumasok sina Pablo at Bernabe sa sinagoga ng mga Judio. Nangaral sila roon at marami sa mga Judio at Griyego ang sumampalataya. 2 Ngunit ang mga Hentil ay inudyukan ng mga Judiong ayaw sumampalataya, at nilason ang kanilang mga pag-iisip laban sa mga kapatid. 3 Dahil dito'y matagal na nanatili roon sina Pablo at Bernabe at buong tapang na nangaral para sa Panginoon. Pinatunayan naman ng Panginoon ang pangangaral nila tungkol sa kanyang kagandahang-loob sa pamamagitan ng mga himala at mga kababalaghang kanilang ginagawa. 4 Kaya't nagkabaha-bahagi ang mga mamamayan ng lungsod. Ang iba ay pumanig sa mga Judio, ang iba nama'y sa mga apostol. 5 Pinagtangkaan ng mga Hentil at ng mga Judio, kasama ang kanilang mga pinuno, na saktan at batuhin ang mga apostol. 6 Subalit nang nalaman iyon ng dalawa, sila'y tumakas patungong Listra at Derbe, mga lungsod ng Licaonia, at sa mga karatig na lupain. 7 Ipinangaral nila roon ang Magandang Balita.
Sa Listra
8 Sa Listra ay may isang lalaking kailanma'y hindi makalakad sapagkat lumpo na mula nang ipanganak. 9 Nakinig siya sa pangangaral ni Pablo. Nang titigan siya ni Pablo at makitang mayroon siyang pananampalataya upang mapagaling, 10 malakas niyang sinabi, “Tumayo ka nang tuwid!” Lumukso ang lalaki at nagsimulang maglakad. 11 Nang makita ng maraming tao ang ginawa ni Pablo, nagsigawan sila sa wikang Licaonia, “Bumaba sa atin ang mga diyos sa anyong tao!” 12 Tinawag nilang Zeus si Bernabe at Hermes si Pablo, sapagkat siya ang pangunahing tagapagsalita. 13 Nagdala ng mga baka at ng mga bulaklak sa pintuan ng lungsod ang pari ni Zeus na ang templo ay nasa harap ng lungsod, sapagkat siya, kasama ng napakaraming tao, ay nais maghandog sa mga apostol.
14 Ngunit nang marinig ito ng mga apostol na sina Bernabe at Pablo, pinunit nila ang kanilang mga damit at sumisigaw na tumakbo sa gitna ng mga tao, 15 “Mga (A) ginoo, bakit ninyo ginagawa ang mga ito? Mga tao rin kaming gaya ninyo! Ipinangangaral namin sa inyo ang Magandang Balita upang talikuran na ninyo ang mga bagay na ito na walang kabuluhan at magbalik-loob kayo sa buháy na Diyos, ang lumikha ng langit, ng lupa, ng dagat, at ng lahat ng naroroon. 16 Noong nakaraang mga panahon ay hinayaan niyang lumakad ang lahat ng mga bansa sa kanilang mga sariling daan. 17 Gayunma'y hindi niya hinayaang mawalan siya ng saksi sa mga kabutihang kanyang ginawa. Binibigyan niya kayo ng ulan mula sa langit at ng mga masaganang panahon; binubusog niya kayo ng pagkain at pinupuno ng kagalakan ang inyong mga puso.” 18 Sa kabila ng mga salitang ito'y bahagya lamang nilang napigil ang napakaraming tao sa paghahandog sa kanila.
19 Ngunit dumating doon ang mga Judiong buhat sa Antioquia at Iconio; at nang maudyukan nila ang maraming tao, pinagbabato nila si Pablo at kinaladkad siya sa labas ng lungsod, sa pag-aakalang siya'y patay na. 20 Ngunit nang paligiran siya ng mga alagad, tumayo siya at pumasok sa lungsod. Kinabukasan, umalis siya kasama ni Bernabe patungong Derbe.
Ang Pagbabalik sa Antioquia
21 Ipinangaral nila ang Magandang Balita sa lungsod na iyon, at ginawang mga alagad ang marami. Pagkatapos nito'y nagbalik sila sa Listra, sa Iconio, at sa Antioquia, 22 habang pinatatatag ang loob ng mga alagad, at pinapayuhang manatiling tapat sa pananampalataya. Sinabi nila, “Daranas tayo ng maraming kapighatian bago tayo makapasok sa kaharian ng Diyos.” 23 Nagtalaga sila sa bawat iglesya ng matatandang tagapamahala. Matapos manalangin na may pag-aayuno, sila ay kanilang itinagubilin sa Panginoon na kanilang sinampalatayanan. 24 Tinahak nila ang Pisidia at nagtungo sa Pamfilia. 25 Nang makapangaral na sila sa Perga ay tumuloy sila sa Atalia. 26 Mula roon ay naglayag sila pabalik ng Antioquia. Doon sila ipinagkatiwala noon sa pagkalinga ng Diyos tungo sa gawaing ngayon ay natapos na nila. 27 Pagdating nila sa Antioquia, tinipon nila ang iglesya at iniulat ang lahat ng mga bagay na ginawa ng Diyos sa pamamagitan nila, at kung paanong binuksan niya ang pagkakataon upang sumampalataya ang mga Hentil. 28 Nanatili sila roong kasama ang mga alagad nang mahaba-habang panahon.
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