Thematic Bible
Acts 14:1 (show verse)
The same thing happened in Iconium; they entered the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed.
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)
But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up and poisoned the minds of the Gentiles 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)
So they stayed there for some time and spoke boldly in reliance on the Lord, who testified to the message of His grace by granting that signs and wonders be performed through them.
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)
But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and some with the apostles.
Acts 14:5 (show verse)
When an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to assault and stone them,
Acts 14:6 (show verse)
they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian towns called Lystra and Derbe, and to the surrounding countryside.
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)
And there they kept evangelizing.
Acts 14:8 (show verse)
In Lystra a man without strength in his feet, lame from birth, and who had never walked, sat
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)
and heard Paul speaking. After observing him closely 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)
Paul said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet!” And he jumped up and started to walk around.
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)
When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the form of 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)
And they started to call Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the main 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 Zeus, whose temple was just outside the town, brought oxen and garlands to the gates. He, with the crowds, intended to offer sacrifice.
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)
The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their robes when they heard this and rushed into the crowd, shouting:
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)
“Men! Why are you doing these things? We are men also, with the same nature as you, and we are proclaiming good news to you, that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.
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 past generations He allowed all the nations to go their own way,
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)
although He did not leave Himself without a witness, since He did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons and satisfying your hearts with food and happiness.”
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 though they said these things, they barely stopped the crowds 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)
Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and when they had won over the crowds and stoned Paul, they dragged him out of the city, thinking he was 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)
After the disciples surrounded him, he got up and went into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for 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 had evangelized that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch,
Acts 14:22 (show verse)
strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”
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 appointed elders in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had 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)
Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia.
Acts 14:25 (show verse)
After they spoke the message in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
Acts 14:26 (show verse)
From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had now 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)
After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Acts 14:28 (show verse)
And they spent a considerable time with the disciples.