Acts 14:4

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Summary

Acts 14:4

But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

The multitude

Part

Acts 28:24

Apostles

Acts 14:14

Acts 13:2

1 Corinthians 9:5

General references

Acts 28:24

Bible References

The multitude

Surely a son considers his father a fool,
a daughter opposes her mother,
and a daughter-in-law is against her mother-in-law;
a man’s enemies are the men of his own household.

Don’t assume that I came to bring peace on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed—

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure.

Do you think that I came here to give peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!

So a division occurred among the crowd because of Him.

Part

Some were persuaded by what he said, but others did not believe.

Apostles

The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting:

As they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work I have called them to.”

Don’t we have the right to be accompanied by a Christian wife like the other apostles, the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas?

General references

From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three.

So a division occurred among the crowd because of Him.

Again a division took place among the Jews because of these words.

So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the message of good news.

Some were persuaded by what he said, but others did not believe.