Acts 14:5

But, when there took place an assault both of them of the nations and of the Jews, with their rulers, to maltreat and to stone them,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when 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,

In Context

4And the throng of the city was divided; and some indeed were with the Jews, while some were with the apostles.

6They became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding country;

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Wherefore have nations assembled in tumult? Or should, peoples, mutter an empty thing?

Matthew 5:44But, I, say unto you, Be loving your enemies, and praying for them who are persecuting you:

Acts 4:25Who, by our father, through means of the Holy Spirit, even by the mouth of David thy servant, said—Unto what end did nations rage, and, peoples, busy themselves with empty things?

Acts 17:5But the Jews, being, jealous, and taking unto themselves certain wicked men, of the rabble, and making a riot, were setting the city in an uproar; and, besieging the house of Jason, were seeking to lead them forth unto the populace,—

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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