NOW it came to pass at Iconium, that they went together into the
synagogue of the Jews, and spake in such a manner, as that a vast
multitude both of the Jews and Greek proselytes believed. (2)But the
unbelieving Jews stirred up, and maliciously prejudiced the spirits of
the Gentiles against the brethren. (3)A long space therefore continued
they there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bore witness to the word of
his grace, and granted signs and miracles to be wrought by their hands.
(4)So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but
others with the apostles. (5)And when there was a strong effort made
both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat and stone
them, (6)conscious of their danger, they fled unto the cities of
Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the circum-jacent country: (7)and
there they preached the gospel.
(8)And there was a certain man at Lystra, who having lost the use of
his feet was sitting, being lame from his mother's womb, and who had
never been able to walk: (9)this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing
his eyes on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed,
(10)said with a loud voice, Stand up firm on thy feet! And he leaped
and walked. (11)But when the multitudes beheld what Paul had done, they
lifted up their voice, in the dialect of Lycaonia, saying, The gods in
the form of mortals are come down to us. (12)And they called Barnabas,
Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he principally led the discourse.
(13)Then the priest of Jupiter, who was the presiding deity of their
city, brought bulls and garlands unto the gates of the city, and
intended to offer a sacrifice with the people. (14)But when the
apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and
rushed into the crowd, crying out, (15)and saying, Sirs, why do ye
these things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with
you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these vain
things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea,
and all things which are therein: (16)who in the past generations hath
suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. (17)Although indeed he
left not himself untestified of, doing us good, giving us from heaven
showers, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and
gladness. (18)And thus speaking, scarce restrained they the multitudes
from offering the sacrifice to them.
(19)Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the
multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city,
supposing him to be dead. (20)But as the disciples stood around him, he
arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with
Barnabas for Derbe. (21)And after preaching the gospel in that city,
and bringing many to become disciples, they returned to Lystra, and
Iconium, and Antioch; (22)strengthening the souls of the brethren,
exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many
afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven. (23)Then
appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they
commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
(24)Then passing through Pisidia, they came unto Pamphylia. (25)And
having spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia: (26)and
thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the
grace of God for the service which they had performed. (27)So when they
arrived they called the church together, and related what great things
God had done by them, and that he had opened to the heathen the door of
faith.
(28)And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.