"And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: And there they preached the gospel."
Today's quote tells us that Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel of Jesus Christ in the synagogue at Iconium. Through their efforts, many Jews and Gentiles believed and became the children of God.
When the Jews thereabout saw that more and more of the people were believing in Jesus, they set about to stone and kill Paul and Barnabas causing them to flee the cities of Lycaonia. Even with the constant threats on their lives, they continued to preach and teach the gospel.~
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