Pablo y Bernabé en Iconio

14 Aconteció que en Iconio(A) entraron juntos en la sinagoga(B) de los judíos, y hablaron de tal manera que creyó una gran multitud(C), tanto de judíos como de griegos(D). Pero los judíos que no creyeron[a](E), excitaron y llenaron de odio los ánimos[b] de los gentiles(F) contra los hermanos(G). Con todo, se detuvieron allí mucho tiempo hablando valientemente confiados en el Señor que confirmaba[c] la palabra de su gracia(H), concediendo que se hicieran señales[d] y prodigios(I) por medio de sus manos. Pero la multitud de la ciudad estaba dividida(J), y unos estaban con los judíos(K) y otros con los apóstoles(L). Y cuando los gentiles y los judíos, con sus gobernantes, prepararon un atentado para maltratarlos(M) y apedrearlos(N), los apóstoles se dieron cuenta de ello y huyeron a las ciudades de Licaonia(O), Listra(P), Derbe(Q), y sus alrededores; y allí continuaron anunciando el evangelio(R).

Pablo y Bernabé en Listra

Y había en Listra(S) un hombre que estaba sentado, imposibilitado de los pies, cojo desde el seno de su madre y que nunca había andado(T). Este escuchaba hablar a Pablo, el cual, fijando la mirada en él(U), y viendo que tenía fe para ser sanado[e](V), 10 dijo con fuerte voz: Levántate derecho sobre tus pies. Y él dio un salto y anduvo(W). 11 Cuando la multitud vio lo que Pablo había hecho, alzaron la voz, diciendo en el idioma de Licaonia(X): Los dioses se han hecho semejantes a hombres(Y) y han descendido a nosotros. 12 Y llamaban a Bernabé, Júpiter[f], y a Pablo, Mercurio[g], porque este era el que dirigía la palabra. 13 Y el sacerdote de Júpiter, cuyo templo estaba en las afueras de[h] la ciudad, trajo toros y guirnaldas a las puertas, y quería ofrecer sacrificios(Z) juntamente con la multitud. 14 Pero cuando lo oyeron los apóstoles(AA) Bernabé y Pablo, rasgaron sus ropas(AB) y se lanzaron en medio de la multitud, gritando 15 y diciendo: Varones, ¿por qué hacéis estas cosas? Nosotros también somos hombres de igual naturaleza que vosotros(AC), y os anunciamos el evangelio(AD) para que os volváis de estas cosas vanas[i](AE) a un Dios vivo(AF), que hizo el cielo, la tierra, el mar, y todo lo que en ellos hay(AG); 16 el cual en las generaciones pasadas permitió que todas las naciones[j] siguieran sus propios caminos(AH); 17 y sin embargo, no dejó de dar testimonio de sí mismo(AI), haciendo bien y dándoos lluvias del cielo y estaciones fructíferas(AJ), llenando vuestros corazones de sustento y de alegría. 18 Y aun diciendo estas palabras, apenas pudieron impedir que las multitudes les ofrecieran sacrificio.

Pablo apedreado en Listra

19 Pero vinieron algunos judíos de Antioquía(AK) y de Iconio(AL), y habiendo persuadido a la multitud(AM), apedrearon a Pablo(AN) y lo arrastraron[k] fuera de la ciudad, pensando que estaba muerto. 20 Pero mientras los discípulos(AO) lo rodeaban, él se levantó y entró en la ciudad. Y al día siguiente partió con Bernabé a Derbe(AP). 21 Y después de anunciar el evangelio(AQ) a aquella ciudad y de hacer muchos discípulos(AR), volvieron a Listra(AS), a Iconio(AT) y a Antioquía(AU), 22 fortaleciendo los ánimos de los discípulos(AV), exhortándolos a que perseveraran en la fe(AW), y diciendo: Es necesario que a través de muchas tribulaciones(AX) entremos en el reino de Dios. 23 Después que les designaron(AY) ancianos(AZ) en cada iglesia, habiendo orado con ayunos(BA), los encomendaron al Señor(BB) en quien habían creído. 24 Pasaron por Pisidia(BC) y llegaron a Panfilia(BD). 25 Y después de predicar[l] la palabra en Perge(BE), descendieron a Atalia; 26 y de allí se embarcaron para Antioquía(BF), donde habían sido encomendados(BG) a la gracia de Dios(BH) para la obra que habían cumplido. 27 Cuando llegaron y reunieron a la iglesia, informaron de todas las cosas que Dios había hecho con ellos(BI), y cómo[m] había abierto a los gentiles la puerta(BJ) de la fe. 28 Y se quedaron mucho tiempo[n] con los discípulos(BK).

Footnotes

  1. Hechos 14:2 O, desobedecieron
  2. Hechos 14:2 Lit., las almas
  3. Hechos 14:3 Lit., testificaba de
  4. Hechos 14:3 O, milagros
  5. Hechos 14:9 Lit., salvado
  6. Hechos 14:12 Gr., Zeus
  7. Hechos 14:12 Gr., Hermes
  8. Hechos 14:13 Lit., enfrente de
  9. Hechos 14:15 I.e., ídolos
  10. Hechos 14:16 O, todos los gentiles
  11. Hechos 14:19 Lit., lo arrastraban
  12. Hechos 14:25 Lit., hablar
  13. Hechos 14:27 Lit., que
  14. Hechos 14:28 Lit., no poco tiempo

In Iconium

14 At Iconium(A) Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue.(B) There they spoke so effectively that a great number(C) of Jews and Greeks believed. But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.(D) So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly(E) for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.(F) The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles.(G) There was a plot afoot among both Gentiles and Jews,(H) together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.(I) But they found out about it and fled(J) to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country, where they continued to preach(K) the gospel.(L)

In Lystra and Derbe

In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth(M) and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed(N) 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!”(O) At that, the man jumped up and began to walk.(P)

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.(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.

14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this, they tore their clothes(S) and rushed out into the crowd, shouting: 15 “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human,(T) like you. We are bringing you good news,(U) telling you to turn from these worthless things(V) to the living God,(W) who made the heavens and the earth(X) and the sea and everything in them.(Y) 16 In the past, he let(Z) all nations go their own way.(AA) 17 Yet he has not left himself without testimony:(AB) He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons;(AC) he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.”(AD) 18 Even with these words, they had difficulty keeping the crowd from sacrificing to them.

19 Then some Jews(AE) came from Antioch and Iconium(AF) and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul(AG) and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead. 20 But after the disciples(AH) had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe.

The Return to Antioch in Syria

21 They preached the gospel(AI) in that city and won a large number(AJ) of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium(AK) and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(AL) “We must go through many hardships(AM) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](AN) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(AO) committed them to the Lord,(AP) in whom they had put their trust. 24 After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia,(AQ) 25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch,(AR) where they had been committed to the grace of God(AS) for the work they had now completed.(AT) 27 On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them(AU) and how he had opened a door(AV) of faith to the Gentiles. 28 And they stayed there a long time with the disciples.(AW)

Footnotes

  1. Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected

In Iconium

14 Now it happened that in (A)Iconium (B)they entered the synagogue of the Jews together and spoke in such a manner (C)that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of (D)Greeks. But (E)the [a](F)unbelieving Jews instigated and embittered the [b]minds of the Gentiles against (G)the brothers. Therefore they spent a long time there (H)speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that [c](I)signs and wonders be done through their hands. (J)But the multitude of the city was divided; and some [d]sided with (K)the Jews, and some with (L)the apostles. And when an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and (M)the Jews with their rulers to mistreat and to (N)stone them, they became aware of it and fled to the cities of (O)Lycaonia, (P)Lystra and (Q)Derbe, and the surrounding region; and there they continued to (R)proclaim the gospel.

In Lystra and Derbe

And at (S)Lystra (T)a man was sitting who had no strength in his feet, lame from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. This man listened to Paul as he spoke, who, (U)when he fixed his gaze on him and saw that he had (V)faith to be [e]saved from being lame, 10 said with a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” (W)And he leaped up and began to walk. 11 And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice, saying in the (X)Lycaonian language, “(Y)The gods have become like men and have come down to us.” 12 And they began calling Barnabas, [f]Zeus, and Paul, [g]Hermes, because he was [h]the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was [i]just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and (Z)was wanting to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when (AA)the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they (AB)tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We are also (AC)men of the same nature as you, (AD)proclaiming the gospel to you that you should turn from these [j](AE)vain things to a (AF)living God, (AG)who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. 16 [k]In the generations gone by He (AH)permitted all the [l]nations to (AI)go their own ways; 17 and yet (AJ)He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and (AK)gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” 18 And saying these things, with difficulty they restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

19 But (AL)Jews came from (AM)Antioch and (AN)Iconium, and after winning over the crowds and (AO)stoning Paul, they were dragging him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. 20 But while (AP)the disciples stood around him, he rose up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to (AQ)Derbe. 21 And after they had (AR)proclaimed the gospel to that city and had (AS)made many disciples, they returned to (AT)Lystra and to (AU)Iconium and to (AV)Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of (AW)the disciples, encouraging them to continue in (AX)the faith, and saying, “(AY)Through many afflictions we must enter the kingdom of God.” 23 And when (AZ)they had appointed (BA)elders for them in every church, having (BB)prayed with fasting, they (BC)commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

The Return to Antioch

24 And when they passed through (BD)Pisidia, they came into (BE)Pamphylia. 25 And when they had spoken the word in (BF)Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 And from there they sailed to (BG)Antioch, from (BH)where they had been (BI)committed to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled. 27 And when they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to (BJ)report all things that God had done with them and [m]how He had opened a (BK)door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 And they spent not a little time with (BL)the disciples.

Footnotes

  1. Acts 14:2 Or disobeying
  2. Acts 14:2 Lit souls
  3. Acts 14:3 Or attesting miracles
  4. Acts 14:4 Lit were
  5. Acts 14:9 Or made well
  6. Acts 14:12 In Lat Jupiter, the chief pagan god
  7. Acts 14:12 In Lat Mercury, considered the messenger or spokesman for the pagan gods of Greece and Rome
  8. Acts 14:12 Lit the leader of the speaking
  9. Acts 14:13 Lit in front of
  10. Acts 14:15 Idols
  11. Acts 14:16 Lit Who in the generations gone by permitted
  12. Acts 14:16 Or Gentiles
  13. Acts 14:27 Lit that

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. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and [a]poisoned their [b]minds against the brethren. 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.

But the multitude of the city was (D)divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the (E)apostles. And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, (F)to abuse and stone them, they became aware of it and (G)fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. And they were preaching the gospel there.

Idolatry at Lystra

(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. 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

  1. Acts 14:2 embittered
  2. Acts 14:2 Lit. souls
  3. Acts 14:9 Lit. Who
  4. Acts 14:12 Jupiter
  5. Acts 14:12 Mercury