Acts 14:19

"Even saying these things, they hardly stopped the multitudes from making a sacrifice to them."

Key Reflection

In Acts 14:19, this verse highlights the people's willingness to elevate the apostles to divine status despite warnings of their humanity. It underscores the ongoing temptation for others to attribute divine power or authority to human figures, even when confronted with clear instructions against such idolatry.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. And there came thither certain Jews. Not satisfied with having expelled them from Antioch and Iconium, they still pursued them. Persecutors often exhibit a zeal and perseverance in a bad cause, which it would be well if Christians evinced in a holy cause. Men will often travel farther to do evil than they will to do good; and many men show more zeal in opposing the gospel than professed Christians do in advancing it. Antioch and Iconium. See Barnes "Ac 13:14,51". Who persuaded the people. That they were impostors; and who excited their rage against them. And, having stoned Paul.

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