Acts 14:21 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 14:19-28

We have here a further account of the services and sufferings of Paul and Barnabas. I. How Paul was stoned and left for dead, but miraculously came to himself again, Acts 14:19, 20. They fell upon Paul rather than Barnabas, because Paul, being the chief speaker, galled and vexed them more than Barnabas did. Now observe here, 1. How the people were incensed against Paul; not by any injury they pretended he had done them (if they took it for an affront that he would not let them misplace divine... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 14:21-28

14:21-28 When they had preached the good news to that city and had made a considerable number of disciples they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch. As they went they strengthened the souls of the disciples and urged them to abide in the faith, saying, "It is through many an affliction that we must enter into the kingdom of God." In each church they chose elders, and, when they had prayed with fasting, they offered them to the Lord in whom they had believed. When they had gone... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 14:21

And when they had preached the Gospel to that city ,.... To the inhabitants of it, as they did in every place where they came, even the pure Gospel of Christ, the good news, and glad tidings of life and salvation by him: and had taught many ; or made them disciples, their ministry being blessed to bring many to the faith of Christ: they returned again to Lystra ; where Paul had been stoned: and to Iconium ; where both Jews and Gentiles, and the magistrates of the city, had... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 14:21

Preached the Gospel to that city - Derbe, a city in the same province. See on Acts 14:6 ; (note). They returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium - Behold the courage of these Christian men! They counted not their lives dear to them, and returned to do their Masters work in the very places in which they had been so grievously persecuted, and where one of them had been apparently stoned to death! The man who knows he is God's ambassador, and that his life depends on his fidelity to his... 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 14:19-28

Dangers and successes. The unstable multitude open to rapid changes of feeling. " Hosanna! " to day; "Crucify him!" to-morrow. Paul's miraculous escape a great help to the faith of disciples. Possibly his suffering a reason for speedy return to Antioch. I. THE EXPERIENCE OF THE FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY A PREPARATION FOR THE FUTURE . 1. The necessity of patience. 2. The importance of making the work thorough and confirming the weak. 3. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21

Made many disciples for taught many, A.V.; returned for returned again, A.V.; to Antioch for Antioch, A.V. Made many disciples ( μαθητεύσαντες ἱκανοὺς ) ; comp. Matthew 28:19 . What admirable constancy thus to run fresh risks to life and limb in order to win souls to Christ! read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-23

The Christian leader and the novitiate. Driven from Lystra by the turbulence of the people, Paul and Barnabas went to Derbe, and there they "preached the gospel;" they seem to have been unmolested, and consequently they "taught many people" ( Acts 14:21 ). Having traveled so far eastward towards Antioch, it became a question whether they should go on or return. Thus we come, as they came, to consider— I. THE FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN LEADER in relation to the Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-28

Return to Antioch: a picture of apostolic activity. The scene quickly changed at Lystra. The multitude, wrought upon by Jews from Antioch and Iconium, rise up against Paul, and stone their late hero and god. Fickle world, which now brings garlands and now stones! "Every generation stones by-and-by its own gods, but every time has its own method of stoning." The boldest antagonists of the kingdom of darkness arouse most foes; Paul is stoned, not Barnabas. Perhaps his own act comes back upon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-28

The return home. The furthest limit of the mission of Paul and Barnabas is not reached till their visit is paid to Derbe. After the recovery by miracle of Paul from his stoning, the next day he advances with Barnabas to Derbe. And after some time spent there and much work done, of which no details are given, the two apostles set their face homeward. And it is evident that the Spirit still leads them. For— I. WITH THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE GROUND , THEIR COURAGE FAILS ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 14:19-28

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 14:21-28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 14:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 14:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:19-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 14:21-28

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