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.
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Interpretation
See how restless the rage of the Jews was against the gospel of Christ. The people stoned Paul, in a popular tumult.
Glossary
- Iconium Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Konya.
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Antioch Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Antioch in Pisidia.