Paul and Barnabas at Iconium

1Being arriv'd at Iconium, they went both together to the Jewish synagogue, where they discours'd in such a manner, that a great number both of Jews and of Greeks believed. 2but the disbelieving Jews practis'd upon the Gentiles, and inflam'd their minds against the brethren. 3however the apostles stay'd there a considerable time, being inspir'd with great resolution by the Lord, who gave his attestation to the evangelical doctrine, by the prodigys and miracles, which he did by their hands. 4so that the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews, and others with the apostles. 5upon this the Gentiles and the Jews, supported by their magistrates, made an insurrection in order to use violence against them, and even to stone them: 6of which they were appriz'd, and fled to Lystra and Derbe, citys of Lycaonia, and to the adjacent country, 7where they preach'd the gospel.

The Visit to Lystra and Derbe

8Now at Lystra there was a man, who could not stand upon his feet, he was born a cripple, and had never walked about. 9one day he heard Paul preach, who fixing his eyes upon him, and perceiving that he expected to be cured, 10he said to him aloud, rise and stand right upon your feet: upon which he leap'd up and walk'd. 11When the people saw what Paul had done, they cry'd out in the Lycaonian tongue, the Gods have assum'd a human form, and are descended among us. 12Barnabas, they stiled Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. 13even the priest of Jupiter, whose statue was at the city-gates, brought oxen and garlands there, and together with the people, would have offer'd sacrifice to the apostles. 14but Paul and Barnabas being appriz'd of it, tore their clothes, and throwing themselves among the crowd, 15cry'd out, "sirs, what are you going to do? we are but men as well as you, and we exhort you to renounce these vanities, and turn to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth and the sea, and all that they contain: 16who in past ages has let all Nations proceed in their own ways. 17nevertheless he sufficiently display'd himself by his beneficence to mankind, in giving us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, replenishing our hearts with food and gladness." 18but whatever they could say, it was with difficulty that they restrain'd the people from sacrificing to them.

19Now some Jews being arriv'd from Antioch and Iconium, work'd so upon the people, that they stoned Paul, and dragg'd him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20but the disciples being gather'd about him, he rose up and went into the city, from whence he departed the next day with Barnabas to go to Derbe.

Strengthening the Disciples

21After they had preach'd the gospel in that city, and made many disciples, they retook the road to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God. 23and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

24at length they pass'd thro' Pisidia, and came to Pamphilia: 25and having preach'd the word in Perga, they went to Attalia:

26from thence they sailed to Antioch, where they had been recommended to the favour of God, for the commission, which they had now discharg'd. 27when they were arrived, and had assembled the Church, they related what great things God had wrought by them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles: 28and they resided there a considerable time with the disciples.