Act 14:1 | MHM | STEP | Paul at Iconium This section describes Paul and Barnabas preaching in Iconium after leaving Antioch. We see how their message brought both belief and opposition, and how God worked through them with courage and miracles. The events here show both the power of the gospel and the reactions it can cause—some joyful, some hostile. The story also teaches us about staying faithful even when facing trouble, and trusting God for guidance and protection. v. 1 : Paul and Barnabas came to Iconium because they had to leave Antioch. Even though Jews in Antioch had treated them badly, they still went to the synagogue in Iconium and preached to the Jews first. They did not avoid the Jews just because of past experiences. Instead, they showed kindness and kept offering the gospel to everyone. This teaches us not to judge a whole group because of some people's actions. Paul and Barnabas went together to show their unity and love for each other. Their teamwork made their message stronger, just as the law says, out of the mouth of two witnesses every word may be established (Deuteronomy 19:15 ).

‏ Acts 14:1

Paul at Iconium

This section describes Paul and Barnabas preaching in Iconium after leaving Antioch. We see how their message brought both belief and opposition, and how God worked through them with courage and miracles. The events here show both the power of the gospel and the reactions it can cause—some joyful, some hostile. The story also teaches us about staying faithful even when facing trouble, and trusting God for guidance and protection.

v. 1: Paul and Barnabas came to Iconium because they had to leave Antioch. Even though Jews in Antioch had treated them badly, they still went to the synagogue in Iconium and preached to the Jews first. They did not avoid the Jews just because of past experiences. Instead, they showed kindness and kept offering the gospel to everyone. This teaches us not to judge a whole group because of some people's actions. Paul and Barnabas went together to show their unity and love for each other. Their teamwork made their message stronger, just as the law says, out of the mouth of two witnesses every word may be established (Deuteronomy 19:15 ^a).