Acts 14 · Verse 1

Acts 14:1

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.
Acts 14:1, King James Version

Acts 14:1 in other translations

BSBAt 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.
WEBIn Iconium, they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.
ASVAnd 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.
YLTAnd it came to pass in Iconium, that they did enter together into the synagogue of the Jews, and spake, so that there believed both of Jews and Greeks a great multitude;
DARBYAnd it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude of both Jews and Greeks believed.
BBENow in Iconium they went together to the Synagogue of the Jews and gave such teaching that a great number of Jews and Greeks had faith.
WebsterAnd it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke, that a great multitude both of the Jews, and also of the Greeks, believed.

What does Acts 14:1 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Ac 14:1-7. Meeting with Similar Success and Similar Opposition at Iconium, Paul and Barnabas Flee for Their Lives to Lystra and Derbe, and Preach There.

"After this detailed account of Paul's labors at Pisidian Antioch, Luke subjoins only brief notices of his further labors, partly because from the nature of the case his discourses must have embraced nearly the same topics, and partly because the consequences that resulted assumed quite a similar shape" [Olshausen]. 1. 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.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
CHAPTER XIV

Verse 1. In Iconium. Acts 13:51. In this place it appears that 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.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

Paul and Barnabas, having preached at Iconium with great success, are persecuted, and obliged to flee to Lystra and Derbe, Act 14:1-6. Here they preach, and heal a cripple; on which, the people, supposing them to be gods, are about to offer them sacrifices, and are with difficulty prevented by these apostles, Act 14:7-18. Certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, coming thither, induce the people to stone Paul; who, being dragged out of the city as dead, while the disciples stand around him, rises up suddenly, and returns to the city, and the next day departs to Derbe, Act 14:19, Act 14:20. Having preached here, he and Barnabas return to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, confirming the disciples, and ordaining elders in every Church, Act 14:21-23. They pass through Pisidia and Pamphylia, Act 14:24. Through Perga and Attalia, Act 14:25; and sail to Antioch in Syria, Act 14:26. When, having called the disciples together, they inform them of the door of faith opened to the Gentiles, and there abode a long time with the Church, Act 14:27, Act 14:28. Verse 1 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 14:1-7
The apostles spake so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of men; that those who heard them could not but say, God was with them of a truth. Yet the success was not to be reckoned to the manner of their preaching, but to the Spirit of God who used that means. Perseverance in doing good, amidst dangers and hardships, is a blessed evidence of grace. Wherever God's servants are driven, they should seek to declare the truth. When they went on in Christ's name and strength, he failed not to give testimony to the word of his grace. He has assured us it is the word of God, and that we may venture our souls upon it. The Gentiles and Jews were at enmity with one another, yet united against Christians. If the church's enemies join to destroy it, shall not its friends unite for its preservation? God has a shelter for his people in a storm; he is, and will be their Hiding-place. In times of persecution, believers may see cause to quit a spot, though they do not quit their Master's work.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Acts 14:1 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἘγένετοEgenetoIt came to passG1096
δὲdenowG1161
ἐνeninG1722
ἸκονίῳIkoniōIconiumG2430
κατὰkataaccording toG2596
τὸtotheG3588
αὐτὸautosameG846
εἰσελθεῖνeiseltheinenteringG1525
αὐτοὺςautoustheyG846
εἰςeisintoG1519
τὴνtēntheG3588
συναγωγὴνsunagōgēnsynagogueG4864
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ἸουδαίωνIoudaiōnJewsG2453
καὶkaiandG2532
λαλῆσαιlalēsaispeakingG2980
οὕτωςhoutōssoG3779
ὥστεhōstethatG5620
πιστεῦσαιpisteusaito believeG4100
ἸουδαίωνIoudaiōnof JewsG2453
τεtebothG5037
καὶkaiandG2532
ἙλλήνωνHellēnōnGreeksG1672
πολὺpolua greatG4183
πλῆθος.plēthosnumber.G4128

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Cross references for Acts 14:1

  • Acts 18:4

    And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

  • Acts 13:51

    But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

  • Acts 13:46

    Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

  • Acts 14:21

    And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

  • Romans 1:16

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

    For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

  • Acts 19:8

    And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

  • Acts 11:21

    And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

  • Acts 17:12

    Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.

  • Acts 9:20

    And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

  • Acts 13:43

    Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

  • Acts 17:1-2

    Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.
8 At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.
19 Paul is stoned.
21 They pass through divers churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.
26 Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.

in.
13:51
went.
9:20; 13:46; 17:1,2,17; 18:4; 19:8
that a.
21; 11:21; 13:43,46; 17:4; 18:8
Greeks.
2; 16:1; 17:12; 18:4; 19:10,17; 20:21; 21:28; Mr 7:26; Joh 7:35; *marg:
Joh 12:20; Ro 1:16; 10:12; 1Co 1:22-24; Ga 2:3; 3:28; Col 3:11

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Context

  • Acts 14:1

    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.

  • Acts 14:2

    But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.

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Acts 14:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y ACONTECIÓ en Iconio, que entrados juntamente en la sinagoga de los Judíos, hablaron de tal manera, que creyó una grande multitud de Judíos, y asimismo de Griegos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Or il arriva qu’à Iconium ils entrèrent ensemble dans la synagogue des Juifs, et parlèrent de telle sorte qu’une grande multitude de Juifs et de Grecs crurent.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Es geschah aber zu Ikonium, daß sie zusammen in die Synagoge der Juden gingen und also redeten, daß eine große Menge, sowohl von Juden als auch von Griechen, glaubte.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Factum est autem Iconii, ut simul introirent in synagogam Judæorum, et loquerentur, ita ut crederet Judæorum et Græcorum copiosa multitudo.