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But some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there, and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
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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.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And there came there certain Jews. Not satisfied with having expelled them from Antioch and Iconium, they still pursued them. Persecutors …
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium (Επηλθαν δε απο Αντιοχειας κα Ικονιου Ιουδαιο). Came to or upon them, επηλθαν…
19th Century
Anglican
Certain Jews from Antioch came there.—The context shows that the Pisidian Antioch is meant. The strength of the hostility is shown…
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Later on certain Jews from Pisidian Antioch and Iconium, disaffected with Paul and Barnabas, came to Lystra to spread their views. Complaining firs…
16th Century
Protestant
There came. Paul and Barnabas can hardly prevent the people from offering sacrifice; but a group of scoundrels, with little effort, persua…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there came thither certain Jews Either just at the same time, or however whilst the apostles were in this city: …
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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…
