Acts 14:4-6 KJV,NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

Apostolic (ministerial) experience. I. THE PRIVILEGE OF PREACHING . The apostles at Iconium "so spake" ( Acts 14:1 ), i.e. wit such force, persuasiveness, fidelity, that "a great multitude believed" ( Acts 14:1 ); "they abode speaking boldly in the Lord" ( Acts 14:3 ), i.e. they urged the truth with fearless vigor, their confidence being grounded on God's presence and support; "there they preached the gospel" ( Acts 14:7 ). There is no vocation which any man can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

The gospel at Iconium. There was a series of acts and events such as seem typical of the progress of the gospel elsewhere. I. FAITHFUL AND SUCCESSFUL PREACHING OF THE WORD . Many, Jews and Greeks, believed. This is the one test of true preaching. Is the truth "commended to the conscience"? Are great moral laws brought out distinctly, so that the heart of the people leaps up, in truth set free? He who preaches out of his heart alone reaches to the heart. The arguments that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 14:4

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:5

Made an onset for an assault made, A.V.; of the Jews for also of the Jews, A.V.; to entreat them shamefully for to use them despitefully, A.V., as 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . As regards ὁρμή , neither the A.V. assault nor the R.V. onset expresses it exactly. ὁρμή means the strong bent of the mind, as in James 3:4 , where it expresses the strong will of the steersman directing the ship against the force of the winds. Here it means that both Jews with their rulers, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:6-7

Became aware for were ware, A.V. ( συνιδόντες ), see Acts 12:12 ; the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, for Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, A.V.; the region for unto the region, A.V.; round about for that lieth round about, A.V. They preached; were preaching—not once or twice, but continuously. Lystra and Derbe were cities of southern Lycaonia, obscure and remote from civilization, situated north of Mount Taurus, in a cold arid country somewhere between Ak... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:5

An assault made - Greek: a “rush” - ὁρμή hormē. It denotes “an impetuous excitement and aggression; a rush to put them to death.” It rather describes a popular tumult than a calm and deliberate purpose. There was a violent, tumultuous excitement.Both of the Gentiles ... - Of that part of them which was opposed to the apostles.To use them despitefully - See the notes on Matthew 5:44. To reproach them; to bring contempt upon them; to injure them.And to stone them - To put them to death by... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-7

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 14:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:6-7

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 14:5

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