Acts 14:4

Well the population of the city became divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles.

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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

3Even so they stayed there a considerable time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, giving signs and wonders to take place by their hands.

5But when a plot was hatched by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat and stone them,

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Cross References

Luke 2:34Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother: “Listen, this One is appointed to bring about the fall and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that is spoken against,

Luke 12:51Do you imagine that I came to provide peace on the earth? Not at all, I tell you, but rather division.

Acts 13:2As they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart to me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them!”

Acts 17:4Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of devout Greeks and not a few of the prominent women.

Acts 28:24Well some were persuaded by what had been said, and some kept refusing to believe.

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 →

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