- In Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks.
- But the Jews who disbelieved stirred up the minds of the Gentiles and embittered them against the brethren.
- Therefore they spent a long time there speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands.
- But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.
- And when an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers, to mistreat and to stone them,
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- At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed.
- But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
- So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.
- The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles.
- There was a plot afoot among the Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.
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