"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 relates how Paul, after preaching in the synagogue at Iconium, saw many people converted to Christianity, both Jews and Gentiles.
Again, and to no avail, the leadership of the Jews stirred up their own people, along with the Gentiles, to try and kill Paul and Barnabas.
In spite of the continual threat on their lives, Paul and Barnabas stayed and convert many more souls to Christianity.
What a blessing it would be if today's "Christians" were to demonstrate the same zeal that was evidenced in the work of the Apostle, Paul.~
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