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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER XIV
In Iconium. (See Barnes on Acts 13:51).
In this place it appears that Timothy became acquainted with Paul and hi…
They entered together (κατα το αυτο εισελθειν). Like επ το αυτο in 3:1. The infinitive εισελθειν is the subject of εγενετο.
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
In the preceding chapter, Luke declared how Paul and Barnabas undertook their mission to the Gentiles. Furthermore, it might seem to be an unpromis…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
