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Relocating, Not Retreating
Commentators explain that fleeing persecution was not a retreat but a strategic relocation. By moving from Iconium to the cities of Lycaonia, Paul and Barnabas entered a new administrative region within the Roman province. This shows that when one door closes, believers should look for the new doors God opens for ministry.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 14:7
And there they preached the gospel (κακε ευαγγελιζομενο ησαν). Periphrastic imperfect middle. We are to think of extensive evangel…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:7
The opposition to the ministry of Paul and Barnabas must have grown to sizable proportions, for they took it seriously enough to leave Iconium and …
John Gill
On Acts 14:7
17th Century
Pastor
And there they preached the Gospel . They did not sit still, nor hide themselves in these places; but, as in others, they preached …
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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…