📖 Acts — Chapter 14 (KJV)
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Acts 14:1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they Rwent 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.
Acts 14:3 Long time Rtherefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 14:4 But Rthe multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
Acts 14:5 And Rwhen there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,
Acts 14:6 They Rwere ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
Acts 14:7 RAnd there they preached the gospel.
Acts 14:8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, Rimpotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:
Acts 14:9 The same heard Paul speak: Rwho stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
Acts 14:10 Said with a loud voice, RStand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
Acts 14:11 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, RThe gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
Acts 14:12 And they called Barnabas, RJupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Acts 14:13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, Rand would have done sacrifice with the people.
Acts 14:14 Which when Rthe apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
Acts 14:15 And saying, RSirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
Acts 14:16 Who in times past Rsuffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
Acts 14:17 Nevertheless Rhe left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Acts 14:18 And with these sayings Rscarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
Acts 14:19 And Rthere came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 14:20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and Rcame into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Acts 14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had Rtaught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
Acts 14:22 RConfirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:23 And when Rthey had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
Acts 14:24 And after they had passed throughout RPisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
Acts 14:25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
Acts 14:26 And thence sailed Rto Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Acts 14:27 And when they were come, Rand had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
Acts 14:28 RAnd there they abode long time with the disciples.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 14:1–7 — Witness at Iconium continues amid division
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul and Barnabas preach, many believe, and opponents poison minds against them. They remain speaking boldly until a threatened assault leads them to continue preaching in surrounding places.
Key Truth: Exercise courage and wise movement without abandoning faithful witness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into …” (Acts 14:1)
Find it in Acts 14:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But the ____ of the city was divided: and part held with the …” (Acts 14:4)
Find it in Acts 14:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And there they ____ the gospel.” (Acts 14:7)
Find it in Acts 14:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 14:8–20 — A healing at Lystra meets mistaken worship and violence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A lame man is healed, and the crowd mistakes the missionaries for gods. They reject worship and point to the living Creator; later opponents persuade the crowd, Paul is stoned, and he rises and continues.
Key Truth: Direct gratitude toward God rather than accepting personal worship.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And there sat a ____ man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple …” (Acts 14:8)
Find it in Acts 14:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Which when the ____ , Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, …” (Acts 14:14)
Find it in Acts 14:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , as the disciples stood round about him, he rose …” (Acts 14:20)
Find it in Acts 14:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 14:21–28 — The churches are strengthened and the mission is reported
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The missionaries return to encourage disciples, teach about tribulation, and appoint elders with prayer and fasting. Back at Antioch they report God’s work and the opened door of faith to the Gentiles.
Key Truth: Join new faith with encouragement, responsible care, and truthful reporting.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had ____ the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:” (Acts 14:25)
Find it in Acts 14:25 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had preached the ____ in Perga, they went down into Attalia:” (Acts 14:25)
Find it in Acts 14:25 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And there they ____ long time with the disciples.” (Acts 14:28)
Find it in Acts 14:28 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 146:6 — The Creator praised in the psalm connects with the missionaries’ appeal to the living God.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you encourage someone to remain faithful through difficulty?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 14:1–7 (Witness at Iconium continues amid division) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 14:8–20 (A healing at Lystra meets mistaken worship and violence) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 14:21–28 (The churches are strengthened and the mission is reported) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. Why do Paul and Barnabas reject the crowd's honors?
5. What expectation accompanies encouragement to continue in faith?
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