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Acts 14:1

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At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.

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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾

ASV

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.

KJV

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.

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This verse in Acts 14

Commentary

8 notes on this verse
In Iconium - See the notes on Act 13:51. In this place, and in Antioch and Lystra, Timothy became acquainted with Paul and his manner of life, 2Ti 3:10-11. So spake - Spake with such power - their preaching was attended so much with the influence of the Spirit. And also of the Greeks - Probably proselytes from the Greeks, who were in the habit of attending the synagogue.

This site's exposition

synagogue of the Jews

on Acts 14:1-2

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews: Paul and Barnabas keep the pattern already set at Pisidian Antioch, entering the synagogue first and finding among the Jews and the Greeks together a great multitude that believed. The unbelieving Jews who reject the word are not all Israel, and Luke is careful to distinguish them from the believing multitude of their own nation in the same verse, the split running through the synagogue rather than around it. Their answer to a message they will not receive is to stir up the Gentiles and set their minds evil affected against the brethren, the same tactic that will follow the apostles to Lystra.

The record, by era

The Church Fathers2 voices

A commentator

John Chrysostom

Homily on Acts 30 · Written in the 5th century.

proposed

"And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews." Again they entered into the synagogues. See how far they were from becoming more timid! Having said, "We turn unto the Gentiles," nevertheless by going into the synagogues they superabundantly fortify their own justification with their Jewish brethren. "So that," it says, "a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed." For it is likely they discoursed as to Greeks also.

A commentator

John Chrysostom

Homily on Acts 30 · Written in the 5th century.

proposed

"And so spake, that a great multitude," etc. Do you mark the nature of the Gospel, the great virtue it has?

The Medieval Church1 voice

A commentator

Theophylact of Ohrid

Commentary on Acts · Written before 1107.

proposed

They did not become more fearful, but again "went together into the Jewish synagogue." They customarily addressed their speech both to Jews and to Greeks.

The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

And it came to pass in Iconium,....

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

A commentator

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

proposed

they went both together into the synagogue--Though Paul was now the prominent speaker and actor, yet in everything Barnabas went along with him. a . . . multitude . . . of the Greeks believed--meaning probably the religious proselytes, as opposed to "the Gentiles" mentioned Ac 14:2.

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1 more voice on this verse

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

A commentator

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible · Written before 1832.

proposed

In Iconium - See the conclusion of the preceding chapter. So spake - Και λαλησαι οὑτως. With such power and demonstration of the Spirit, that a great multitude both of the Jews, genuine descendants of one or other of the twelve tribes, and also of the Greeks, Ἑλληνων, probably such as were proselytes of the gate, believed, received the Christian religion as a revelation from God, and confided in its Author for salvation, according to the apostles’ preaching.

The words behind it

25 Greek words

Every Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.

A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.

Related verses

18 in all, six open

The number beside each verse is how many compiled reference works tie it to this one. The strongest six stand open.

Acts 18:4Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.6 worksActs 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.5 worksActs 13:51So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.5 worksActs 14:21They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,4 worksActs 17:12As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.4 worksActs 17:2As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,4 works
The other 12 cross-references, with their words ▾
Acts 11:21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.3 worksGalatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.3 worksRomans 10:12For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,3 worksActs 9:20Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”3 worksActs 19:8Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.3 worksActs 18:8Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.3 worksActs 19:17This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.3 worksActs 13:43After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.3 worksRomans 1:16I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.3 worksActs 17:1–2When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.3 worksActs 17:4Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.3 works1 Corinthians 1:22–24Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,3 works

The walk

8 stops

Each card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.

  • Through

    Acts 13:51

    So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

    it leads to

    • Matthew 10:14

      And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

    • Acts 18:6

      But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to…

    • Luke 9:5

      If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

  • Through

    Acts 13:46

    Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we…

    it leads to

    • Acts 28:28

      Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

    • Matthew 21:43

      Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

    • Acts 26:20

      First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of…

    • Acts 18:5–6

      And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

    • Acts 3:26

      When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

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About Acts

The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
Acts: the study guide →Read Acts 14 →

This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); J. A. Alexander, The Acts of the Apostles Explained; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 30; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible and Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on Acts.

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