Acts 14:6

"When some of both the Gentiles and the Jews, with their rulers, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the universal conflict between early Christians and those who opposed their message, regardless of ethnicity or social standing. It underscores how both Gentiles and Jewish rulers joined forces in hostility, illustrating the broader resistance faced by the believers as they spread their teachings.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. They were ware of it. They were in some way informed of the excitement and of their danger. And fled unto Lystra. This was a city of Lycaonia, and was a few miles south of Iconlure. It is now called Latik. And Derbe. Derbe was a short distance east of Lystra. Cities of Lycaonia. Lycaonia was one of the provinces of Asia Minor. It had Galatia north, Pisidia south, Cappadocia east, and Phrygia west. It was formerly within the limits of Phrygia, but was erected into a separate province by Augustus. And unto the region, etc. The adjacent country. Though persecuted, they still preached; and though driven from one city, they fled into another.

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