Acts 14:4
But the townspeople were divided, some siding with the Jews, some 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
Cross References
Micah 7:6For son insults father, daughter rises up against mother, daughter-in-law against mother-in-law, a man’s enemies are the people of his own household.
Luke 2:34Simeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child’s mother, “This child is appointed to be the cause of the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign much spoken against –
Luke 12:51Do you think that I am here to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but to cause division.
Acts 13:2While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 17:4Some of the people were convinced, and threw in their lot with Paul and Silas, as did also a large body of Greeks who were accustomed to join in the Jewish services, and a great number of leading women.
Acts 28:24Some were inclined to accept what he said; others, however, rejected it.
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 →