Acts 14:3
1 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.
2 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.
4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5 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,
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- BSB
- So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
- ASV
- Long time therefore they tarried [there] speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
- DARBY
- They stayed therefore a good while, speaking boldly, [confiding] in the Lord, who gave witness to the word of his grace, giving signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
- BLB
- Therefore indeed they stayed a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, testifying to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done through their hands.
- ÅB
- De ble nå en lang tid der og talte frimodig i Herren, som gav sitt nådesord vitnesbyrd, idet han lot tegn og under skje ved deres hender.
- OTB
- Derfor tilbrakte Paulus og Barnabas en betydelig tid der, og talte frimodig med tillit til Herren, som bekreftet budskapet om sin nåde ved å tillate tegn og under å bli utført gjennom dem.
- B1930
- De blev nu en lang tid der og talte frimodig i Herren, som gav sitt nådesord vidnesbyrd, idet han lot tegn og under skje ved deres hender.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Hebrews 2:4
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Read in contextEphesians 6:18–20
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Read in contextActs 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Read in contextActs 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Read in contextRomans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Read in contextMark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Read in contextActs 4:29–30
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Read in context1 Thessalonians 2:2
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
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