Thematic Bible
Acts 14:1 (show verse)
Paul and Barnabas entered the synagogue of the Jews at Iconium. There they spoke to a great crowd of Jews and Greeks who became believers.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Under paul's preaching
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Church » Accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Synagogue » other cities
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Church » Accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Synagogue » other cities
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Acts 14:2 (show verse)
The unbelieving Jews stirred up the people of the nations and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Disciple » Of jesus
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Excite others against saints
Unbelief » Exemplified » Jews of iconium
Unbelief » Instances of » The jews of iconium
Disciple » Of jesus
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Excite others against saints
Unbelief » Exemplified » Jews of iconium
Unbelief » Instances of » The jews of iconium
Acts 14:3 (show verse)
The apostles stayed there for a long time. They spoke boldly by the authority of God who proved that their message about his grace was true by giving them the power to perform miracles and wonders.
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
The gospel » Is called the » Word of grace
The gospel » Exhibits the grace of God
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of God
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the confirmation of the gospel
Miracles » Performed » Through the power of God
Miracles » Of paul » Other special miracles by paul
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul and barnabas » Various miracles
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the confirmation of the gospel
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Other special miracles by paul
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Witness of the holy ghost » The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
The gospel » Is called the » Word of grace
The gospel » Exhibits the grace of God
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of God
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the confirmation of the gospel
Miracles » Performed » Through the power of God
Miracles » Of paul » Other special miracles by paul
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul and barnabas » Various miracles
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the confirmation of the gospel
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Other special miracles by paul
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Witness of the holy ghost » The first preaching of the gospel confirmed by
Acts 14:4 (show verse)
The people of the city were divided. Some were for the Jews and others for the apostles.
Acts 14:5 (show verse)
Then some of the people of the nations and Jews, together with their leaders, decided to mistreat the apostles and stone them.
Acts 14:6 (show verse)
They knew about it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the country around them.
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Derbe » Paul flees to
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and barnabas, in escaping persecution
Derbe » Paul flees to
Iconium » Paul is persecuted by the people of
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and barnabas, in escaping persecution
Acts 14:7 (show verse)
They preached the good news there, too.
Acts 14:8 (show verse)
A man with crippled feet sat in Lystra. He had never walked for he was lame from birth.
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:9 (show verse)
He heard Paul speaking. Paul looked intently at him, and seeing that he had faith to be healed,
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The crippled man at lystra
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The crippled man at lystra
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:10 (show verse)
said with a loud voice: Stand up on your feet! And he leaped up and walked.
Apostles » Persecution of » Healing, examples of apostolic
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Heal
Disease » Healed » Examples of apostolic
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
disease Healed » Examples of apostolic
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles
Miracles » Of paul » Lame man cured
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Heals a cripple
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Lame man cured
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Lame man cured
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Sickness » Healing » Examples of apostolic
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Heal
Disease » Healed » Examples of apostolic
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
disease Healed » Examples of apostolic
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles
Miracles » Of paul » Lame man cured
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Heals a cripple
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Lame man cured
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Lame man cured
Paul » Heals an immobile man
Sickness » Healing » Examples of apostolic
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:11 (show verse)
Seeing what Paul did, the crowd lifted up their voice, saying in Lycaonian: The gods have come down to us, becoming like men.
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
Idolatry » Led the heathen to think that their gods visited the earth in bodily shapes
Images » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
Language » Called » Speech
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Lycaonian
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Lycaonian
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Man's » Deification
Mercurius » Paul taken for, in lycaonia
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Worship » Brazen serpent » Of man
false Worship » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
FALSE » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
Idolatry » Led the heathen to think that their gods visited the earth in bodily shapes
Images » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
Language » Called » Speech
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Lycaonian
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Lycaonian
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Man's » Deification
Mercurius » Paul taken for, in lycaonia
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Worship » Brazen serpent » Of man
false Worship » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
FALSE » Other objects of worship » Men deified and worshipped
Acts 14:12 (show verse)
They called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Mercury
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Mercurius » Paul taken for, in lycaonia
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter
Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Mercury
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Mercurius » Paul taken for, in lycaonia
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:13 (show verse)
Then the priest of Jupiter whose temple was there in the city, brought cattle and garlands to the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Flowers » Garlands of, used in worship of idols
Gates » Of cities » Idolatrous rites performed at
Gates » Religious services held at
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Victims sacrificed in, often adorned with garlands
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Flowers » Garlands of, used in worship of idols
Gates » Of cities » Idolatrous rites performed at
Gates » Religious services held at
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Victims sacrificed in, often adorned with garlands
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Jupiter » Equivalent to zeus, a greek and roman deity
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:14 (show verse)
When the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they ripped their clothes, and ran in among the people.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Barnabas » An apostle
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Religious zeal » Instances of » Paul and barnabas
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Barnabas » An apostle
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Religious zeal » Instances of » Paul and barnabas
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:15 (show verse)
They said: Sirs, why do you do these things? We are only men like you. We bring you good news. You should turn from these worthless things to the living God. He is the God who made heaven and earth, the sea and all things.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Exhortations to turn from
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Religious zeal » Instances of » Paul and barnabas
Repentance » What it is
the Sea » God » Created
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Worship » To be rendered only to God
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Idolatry » Exhortations to turn from
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against
Integrity » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, when the people of lystra desired to deify them
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Religious zeal » Instances of » Paul and barnabas
Repentance » What it is
the Sea » God » Created
Turning » Turning to the lord
Turning » What to turn from
Worship » What not to worship
Worship » To be rendered only to God
Acts 14:16 (show verse)
In the past he let all nations to walk in their own ways.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Worship » What not to worship
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:17 (show verse)
He has not left himself without witness. For he did good and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Creation » Display's God's wisdom » Nature's revelation
Fruits » Given by God
God, Goodness of » Manifested » In supplying temporal wants
the Heathen » Have » Evidence of the goodness of God
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Nature's » Revelation » Nature's revelation
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Rain » Storms
Rain » God » Exhibits goodness in giving
Religion » Natural
Revelation » Methods of » Nature's revelation
Revelation » Methods of » Nature's
Storms » Rain
Worship » What not to worship
Creation » Display's God's wisdom » Nature's revelation
Fruits » Given by God
God, Goodness of » Manifested » In supplying temporal wants
the Heathen » Have » Evidence of the goodness of God
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Meteorology » Storms » Rain
Nature's » Revelation » Nature's revelation
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Rain » Storms
Rain » God » Exhibits goodness in giving
Religion » Natural
Revelation » Methods of » Nature's revelation
Revelation » Methods of » Nature's
Storms » Rain
Worship » What not to worship
Acts 14:18 (show verse)
Even with these words they found it hard to keep the crowd from sacrificing to them.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Worship » What not to worship
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Helpless
Homage » Paul and barnabas
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
Worship » What not to worship
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Helpless
Acts 14:19 (show verse)
Jews from Antioch and Iconium took control of the crowd. They persuaded the people to stone Paul. Then they threw him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Antioch » A city in pisidia
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Is persecuted by certain jews from antioch and iconium, and is stoned
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Paul
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Antioch » A city in pisidia
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Is persecuted by certain jews from antioch and iconium, and is stoned
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Paul
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Acts 14:20 (show verse)
The disciples gathered around him and he stood up. They went into the city and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Barnabas » Goes to derbe
Derbe » Paul flees to
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Barnabas » Goes to derbe
Derbe » Paul flees to
Lycaonia » Paul visits towns of
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Acts 14:21 (show verse)
After they preached the good news to that city and taught many, they returned again to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch.
Acts 14:22 (show verse)
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Afflicted saints » To be expected
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Faith » Saints should » Continue in
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Endurance
Iconium » Paul preaches in
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Ministers » Are bound, to » Strengthen the faith of their people
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith
Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Faith » Saints should » Continue in
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Endurance
Iconium » Paul preaches in
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Man » Possessed of » A soul
Ministers » Are bound, to » Strengthen the faith of their people
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Perseverance » To be manifested in » Continuing in the faith
Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Endurance
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Acts 14:23 (show verse)
When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Elder » In the Christian church
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Instances of » Of the consecration of the elders
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Lystra » Congregation of, elders ordained for, by paul and barnabas
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Elder » In the Christian church
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Instances of » Of the consecration of the elders
Lystra » One of two cities of lycaonia, to which paul and barnabas fled from persecutions in iconium
Lystra » Congregation of, elders ordained for, by paul and barnabas
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Acts 14:24 (show verse)
After they passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
Acts 14:25 (show verse)
After they had preached the word in Perga they went down into Attalia.
Acts 14:26 (show verse)
They sailed to Antioch, where they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work they completed.
Antioch » A city in syria
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » The congregation in
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Barnabas and paul make second visit to
intercession » Additional instances of » For paul, by the congregations
Paul » Re-visits pisidia, pamphylia, perga, attalia, and antioch, in syria, where he lived
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » The congregation in
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Barnabas and paul make second visit to
intercession » Additional instances of » For paul, by the congregations
Paul » Re-visits pisidia, pamphylia, perga, attalia, and antioch, in syria, where he lived
Acts 14:27 (show verse)
The congregation gathered and reported all God had done with them how he had opened the door of faith to the nations.
Acts 14:28 (show verse)
They stayed with the disciples for a long time.