Acts 14:4
“But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the multitude of the city was divided,.... In their sentiments, about the apostles, their doctrines, and miracles;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Was divided - Into parties. Greek: there was a schism - Ἐσχίσθη Eschisthē. And part held with the Jews - Held to the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The multitude of the city was divided - The Jews treated the apostles as false teachers, and their miracles as…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 14:1-7
In these verses we have,
I. The preaching of the gospel in Iconium, whither the apostles were forced to retire from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
part held with the Jews, &c. For a similar division see the history of the preaching at Thessalonica, Act 17:4-5. That…
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