Acts 14:4
But the majority of the city was divided, and verily there were those with the Jews, and those with the apostles.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
In Context
Cross References
Micah 7:6For the son dishonors the father. The daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man's enemies are the men of his own house.
Luke 2:34And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign being repudiated
Luke 12:51Do ye suppose that I came to give peace on the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Acts 13:2And while they were serving the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate to me now Barnabas and Saul for the work that I have called them.
Acts 17:4And some of them were persuaded, and joined with Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great quantity, and of the prominent women not a few.
Acts 28:24And some were convinced by the things that were spoken, and some disbelieved.
Matthew Henry on Acts 14:2-8
Paul at Iconium. 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. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 3 Long time therefore 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. 4 But the multitude of the city was… Read the whole commentary →