Acts 14:4
But the townspeople were divided, some siding with the Jews, some with the Apostles;
Twentieth Century New Testament
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
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 give 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 women belonging to the leading families.
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 →