使徒の働き 14:3-4 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

Faithful service: Iconium. I. The MAGNANIMITY of the preachers; though badly used by the Jews of Antioch, they still return good for evil. II. THE FIRST SUCCESS OF THE WORD , when there was no decided attempt to thwart it, a powerful testimony to its adaptation both to Jews and Gentiles. III. THE TENACITY AND ENDURANCE of the representatives of truth must be set over against the fickleness of their hearers and the obstinacy and envy of evil-minded men. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

The calm force of the gospel amid many distractions of men. This portion of the history names Paul and Barnabas to us for the first time as apostles ( Acts 14:4 ). It is noticeable also as substituting the expression, "preaching the gospel," for speaking "the Word of God" ( Acts 14:7 ). But it is remarkable much more as giving us such a distinct impression of the way in which the new truth, "the gospel," bore itself amid many a variety of opposition and unexpected combinations of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-28

The Word and the miracle. In the advancement of the kingdom of God on earth, whether by our Lord himself in the days of his flesh, or by the apostles after his ascension, two great instruments were in constant and simultaneous use—the preaching of the Word of God and the working of miracles. In the Gospels it is difficult to say which was the most prominent feature of our Lord's life—his preaching the Word or his mighty works of power. He himself places them side by side in his description... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:3

They tarried there for abode they, A.V.; bare witness for gave testimony, A.V.; granting for and granted, A.V. For the phrase long time ( ἱκανὸν χρόνον ), comp. Acts 27:9 , "much time," and "many days" ( ἡμέραι ἱκαναί ), Acts 9:23 . So also Luke 8:27 , "long time," or "for a long time" ( ἐκ χρόνων ἱκανῶν ). Speaking boldly ( παρρησιαζόμενοι ) in the Lord ( ἐπὶ τῷ κυρίῳ ) ; i.e. having the Lord for their support. It was the special prayer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:4

Was divided ( ἐσχίσθη ); hence σχίσμα a schism (see John 7:43 ; John 9:16 ; John 10:19 ; 1 Corinthians 1:10 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:3

Long time therefore - It seems probable that there were here no forcible or public measures to expel them, as there had been at Antioch Acts 13:50, and they therefore regarded it as their duty to remain. God granted them here also great success, which was the main reason for their continuing a long time. Persecution and opposition may be attended often with signal success to the gospel.Spake boldly in the Lord - In the cause of the Lord Jesus, or in his name and by his authority. Perhaps, also,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:4

Was divided - Into parties. Greek: there was a schism - Ἐσχίσθη Eschisthē.And part held with the Jews - Held to the doctrines of the Jews, in opposition to the apostles. A revival of religion often produces excitement by the bad passions of opposers. The enemies of the truth form parties, and organize opposition. It is no uncommon thing even now for such parties to be formed; but the fault is not in Christianity. It lies with those who form a party against religion, and who confederate... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 14:2-4

Acts 14:2-4. But the unbelieving Jews Who were greatly provoked at the growing success of the gospel, and studied all they could to put a stop to its progress; stirred up the Gentiles The idolatrous Gentiles, the heathen inhabitants of the place; and made their minds evil affected Greek, εκακωσαν τας ψυχας , irritated; or, exasperated their souls against the brethren Against the disciples of Christ, and especially against those celebrated teachers of a religion against which they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 14:1-28

Other churches in Galatia (14:1-28)Paul and Barnabas moved on to the town of Iconium, where events followed the same pattern as in Antioch. They preached in the synagogue and both Jews and Gentiles believed. But as the number of converts increased, the people of the city became clearly divided between supporters of the apostles and supporters of the Jewish leaders. Because of the threat of murder, the apostles fled the city and went to Lystra (14:1-7).When the apostles healed a crippled man in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 14:3

abode . Greek. diatribo. See note on Acts 12:19 . speaking boldly . Greek. parrhesiazomai. See note on Acts 9:27 . in . Greek. epi. App-104 . Indicating the subject of their discourse. Which . = Who. gave testimony = witnessed. Greek. martureo. See p. 1511. unto = to. word . Greek. logos. App-121 . grace . Greek. charis. App-184 . granted = gave. signs . Greek. semeion. App-176 . wonders . Greek. teras. App-176 . by . Greek. dia. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 14:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 14:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 14:3

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