Acts 14

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.

In Iconium, they unitedly entered the Jewish synagogue. Their words were so powerful and heartfelt that many, both Jews and Greeks, were deeply moved and believed.

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.

The skeptical Jews incited the non-Jews, poisoning their thoughts against their fellow believers.

Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

For a long while, they courageously shared God's message, filled with His grace. He confirmed their words with miraculous signs and wonders performed through them.

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

The city was torn in two, emotionally split between those siding with the Jews and those supporting the apostles.

And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

When both Gentiles and Jews, led by their leaders, set out to attack them, intending to mistreat and stone them,

They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

Realizing the danger, they quickly escaped to the safe havens of Lystra and Derbe, cities in Lycaonia, and the surrounding regions.

And there they preached the gospel.

And there, they passionately shared the good news.

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:

In Lystra, a man sat, his legs useless since birth, forever denied the simple joy of walking.

The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

The man listened to Paul speak. Paul, looking at him steadily, saw that he had the faith to be healed.

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

With a powerful voice, he commanded, "Rise and stand on your own two feet!" And with a burst of joy, he jumped up and began to walk.

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

When the crowd witnessed Paul's miraculous act, they were overwhelmed with awe. In their local Lycaonian language, they exclaimed with excitement and reverence, "The gods have descended among us, taking the form of men!"

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

They affectionately named Barnabas as Jupiter, and Paul as Mercurius, for he was the most eloquent speaker among them.

Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

The city's priest, devoted to Jupiter, brought oxen and decorative wreaths to the city gates. He intended to perform a public sacrifice.

Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

When Barnabas and Paul, the apostles, heard the news, they were devastated. They tore their clothes in anguish and rushed into the crowd, shouting in despair.

And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:

Gentlemen, why are you doing this? We're just like you, human and flawed. We're here to guide you away from pointless pursuits and towards the living God, the creator of the universe and everything in it.

Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

In the past, He allowed all nations to follow their own paths.

Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

Even when He seemed absent, God proved His presence by doing good. He blessed us with rain from the sky and bountiful seasons, filling our lives with food and joy.

And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.

Despite their passionate pleas, they barely managed to stop the crowd from offering sacrifices to them.

And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

Some Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived, swaying the crowd's opinion. They brutally stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, believing they had killed him.

Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

Surrounded by his disciples, he stood up and entered the city. The following day, he left with Barnabas, heading towards Derbe.

And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

After passionately sharing the good news in that city and educating many, they journeyed back to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch with hearts full of hope.

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Encouraging the followers, urging them to stay strong in their beliefs, reminding them that we must go through many hardships to enter God's kingdom.

And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

After they had appointed spiritual leaders in each church, and had sought God's guidance through prayer and fasting, they entrusted them to God, in whom they had faith.

And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

After their long journey through Pisidia, they finally arrived, weary but hopeful, in the welcoming lands of Pamphylia.

And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:

After passionately sharing their message in Perga, they journeyed on, their hearts leading them to the depths of Attalia.

And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

They then journeyed to Antioch, the place where they were first entrusted with God's mission, a task they completed with grace.

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

When they arrived, they gathered the congregation. They shared the amazing works God had done through them and how He had graciously extended the gift of faith to those beyond their own community.

And there they abode long time with the disciples.

And there, they spent a significant amount of time, deeply connecting with the disciples.