Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
The Fickleness of the Crowd
Commentators unanimously highlight the shocking reversal of the Lystran crowd. Moments after trying to worship Paul as a god, they were persuaded by hostile Jews to stone him. This serves as a powerful reminder that human praise is unstable and a poor foundation for one's identity or happiness. True security is found in God's approval, not the shifting opinions of people.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Acts
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
7
Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:19
18th Century
Theologian
And there came there certain Jews. Not satisfied with having expelled them from Antioch and Iconium, they still pursued them. Persecutors …
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:19
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium (Επηλθαν δε απο Αντιοχειας κα Ικονιου Ιουδαιο). Came to or upon them, επηλθαν…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:19
19th Century
Bishop
Certain Jews from Antioch came there.—The context shows that the Pisidian Antioch is meant. The strength of the hostility is shown…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:19
Later on certain Jews from Pisidian Antioch and Iconium, disaffected with Paul and Barnabas, came to Lystra to spread their views. Complaining firs…
John Calvin
On Acts 14:19
16th Century
Theologian
There came. Paul and Barnabas can hardly prevent the people from offering sacrifice; but a group of scoundrels, with little effort, persua…
John Gill
On Acts 14:19
17th Century
Pastor
And there came thither certain Jews
Either just at the same time, or however whilst the apostles were in this city: …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:19–28
17th Century
Minister
See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul in a popular tumult. So strong is the inclination of…