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It happened in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.

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The Power Behind the Pulpit

Commentators highlight that Paul and Barnabas "so spake" with remarkable power, boldness, and clarity. While their skill was evident, scholars like Calvin and Henry attribute the "great multitude" of conversions not merely to human eloquence but to the Holy Spirit working through their words. This shows that effective proclamation of the gospel relies on God's power to change hearts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 14:1

18th Century

Theologian

CHAPTER XIV

In Iconium. (See Barnes on Acts 13:51).

In this place it appears that Timothy became acquainted with Paul and hi…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 14:1

They entered together (κατα το αυτο εισελθειν). Like επ το αυτο in 3:1. The infinitive εισελθειν is the subject of εγενετο.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 14:1

19th Century

Bishop

Both of the Jews and also of the Greeks.—The latter term is used in its wider sense, as in Mark 7:26 and elsewhere, as eq…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 14:1

Iconium, an ancient Phrygian town, had been transformed by the Greeks into a city-state. Situated in the heart of the high and healthy plateau of s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 14:1

16th Century

Theologian

In the preceding chapter, Luke declared how Paul and Barnabas undertook their mission to the Gentiles. Furthermore, it might seem to be an unpromis…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 14:1

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass in Iconium
When the apostles were got thither, and as soon as they were there; at least the firs…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 14:1–7

17th Century

Minister

The apostles spoke so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of m…