Paul and Barnabas at Iconium

1NOW 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. 2But the unbelieving Jews stirred up, and maliciously prejudiced the spirits of the Gentiles against the brethren. 3A 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. 4So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but others with the apostles. 5And when there was a strong effort made both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat and stone them, 6conscious of their danger, they fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe, and the circum-jacent country: 7and there they preached the gospel.

The Visit to Lystra and Derbe

8And 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: 9this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing his eyes on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed, 10said with a loud voice, Stand up firm on thy feet! And he leaped and walked. 11But 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. 12And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he principally led the discourse. 13Then 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. 14But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard it, they rent their garments, and rushed into the crowd, crying out, 15and 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: 16who in the past generations hath suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 17Although 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. 18And thus speaking, scarce restrained they the multitudes from offering the sacrifice to them.

19Then 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. 20But as the disciples stood around him, he arose, and entered into the city: and on the morrow he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.

Strengthening the Disciples

21And after preaching the gospel in that city, and bringing many to become disciples, they returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch; 22strengthening 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. 23Then appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

24Then passing through Pisidia, they came unto Pamphylia. 25And having spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia:

26and thence sailed for Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God for the service which they had performed. 27So 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. 28And there they abode no inconsiderable time with the disciples.