Acts 14:4
New International Version
The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles.

New Living Translation
But the people of the town were divided in their opinion about them. Some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

English Standard Version
But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles.

Berean Standard Bible
The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

Berean Literal Bible
Now the multitude of the city was divided, and indeed some were with the Jews, but some with the apostles.

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

New King James Version
But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

New American Standard Bible
But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, while others, with the apostles.

NASB 1995
But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

NASB 1977
But the multitude of the city was divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the multitude of the city was divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Amplified Bible
But the people of the city were divided; some were siding with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Christian Standard Bible
But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and others with the apostles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and some with the apostles.

American Standard Version
But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Iconium did not know what to think. Some of them believed the Jewish group, and others believed the apostles.

English Revised Version
But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the people of Iconium were divided. Some were for the Jews, while others were for the apostles.

Good News Translation
The people of the city were divided: some were for the Jews, others for the apostles.

International Standard Version
But the people of the city were divided. Some were with the Jews, while others were with the apostles.

Majority Standard Bible
The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

NET Bible
But the population of the city was divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

New Heart English Bible
But the population of the city was divided. Some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles.

World English Bible
But the multitude of the city was divided. Part sided with the Jews and part with the apostles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the multitude of the city was divided, and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles,

Berean Literal Bible
Now the multitude of the city was divided, and indeed some were with the Jews, but some with the apostles.

Young's Literal Translation
And the multitude of the city was divided, and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the multitude of the city was divided: and some truly were with the Jews, and some with the sent.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the multitude of the city was divided; and some of them indeed held with the Jews, but some with the apostles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the multitude of the city was divided. And certainly, some were with the Jews, yet truly others were with the Apostles.

New American Bible
The people of the city were divided: some were with the Jews; others, with the apostles.

New Revised Standard Version
But the residents of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the people of the city were divided: part held with the Jews, and part followed the apostles.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the whole multitude of the city was divided; some of them were with the Jews and some of them were joined to the Apostles.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But the multitude of the city were divided; and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Godbey New Testament
And the multitude of the city was divided: and some indeed were with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Haweis New Testament
So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but others with the apostles.

Mace New Testament
so that the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles.

Worrell New Testament
But the multitude of the city was divided; and some, indeed, held with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

Worsley New Testament
But the multitude of the city was divided: and some were for the Jews, and some for the apostles:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul and Barnabas at Iconium
3So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. 4 The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. 5But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,…

Cross References
Acts 13:50
The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.

Acts 17:5
The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.

Acts 19:9
But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

Acts 28:24
Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.

John 7:43
So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus.

John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

John 10:19
Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.

Matthew 10:34-36
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. / For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’

Luke 12:51-53
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. / From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. / They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”

1 Corinthians 1:10-13
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. / What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” ...

1 Corinthians 11:18-19
First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. / And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.

Galatians 5:20
idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Exodus 8:32
But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go.

Exodus 9:34
When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart—he and his officials.


Treasury of Scripture

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

the multitude.

Micah 7:6
For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house.

Matthew 10:34-36
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword…

Luke 2:34
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

part.

Acts 28:24
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.

apostles.

Acts 14:14
Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

Acts 13:2
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

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Acts 14
1. Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.
8. At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.
19. Paul is stoned.
21. They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.
26. Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.














The people of the city
This phrase refers to the inhabitants of Iconium, a city in the region of Galatia. Historically, Iconium was a significant city in the Roman province of Galatia, known for its diverse population, including Greeks, Jews, and native Phrygians. The division among the people highlights the impact of the Gospel message, which often challenges existing beliefs and societal norms. The Greek word for "people" here is "ὄχλος" (ochlos), indicating a crowd or multitude, emphasizing the widespread nature of the division.

were divided
The Greek word used here is "ἐσχίσθη" (eschisthē), which means to split or tear apart. This division is not merely a difference of opinion but a significant rift within the community. The Gospel of Christ often acts as a dividing line, as Jesus Himself stated in Matthew 10:34-36, where He spoke of bringing not peace but a sword. This division is a testament to the powerful and sometimes polarizing nature of the Gospel message.

Some sided with the Jews
The phrase indicates that a portion of the city's population aligned themselves with the Jewish leaders who opposed Paul and Barnabas. The Jews here likely refer to the religious leaders who felt threatened by the apostles' teachings. Historically, the Jewish community in the Diaspora was often influential and protective of their traditions. The Greek word "συνετάγησαν" (synetachthēsan) implies a deliberate alignment or agreement, suggesting that these individuals were actively choosing to support the Jewish leaders' stance against the apostles.

and others with the apostles
This part of the verse shows that another segment of the population supported Paul and Barnabas. The term "apostles" here refers to Paul and Barnabas, who were spreading the message of Jesus Christ. The Greek word "ἀπόστολοι" (apostoloi) means "sent ones," indicating their divine mission to preach the Gospel. This support for the apostles demonstrates the transformative power of their message and the work of the Holy Spirit in opening hearts to the truth of the Gospel. The division also underscores the early church's challenges in spreading Christianity amidst opposition and cultural differences.

(4) The multitude of the city was divided.--The context shows that St. Luke writes of the bulk of the heathen population. No numbers are given, but we may fairly assume that the converts were in a minority, and that they belonged, as a rule, to the lower classes (1Corinthians 1:26-27), and that the chief men and women of the city, as at the Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:50), were against them. The "rulers" who are named would seem, from the form of punishment selected, to have been those of the Jewish synagogue, and the crime of which the preachers were accused, as in the case of Stephen, to have been blasphemy. (See Notes on Acts 7:58; John 10:31.)

Verse 4. - Was divided (ἐσχίσθη); hence σχίσμα a schism (see John 7:43; John 9:16; John 10:19; 1 Corinthians 1:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people
πλῆθος (plēthos)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4128: A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

city
πόλεως (poleōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

were divided.
Ἐσχίσθη (Eschisthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4977: To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever.

[Some]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sided
ἦσαν (ēsan)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Jews,
Ἰουδαίοις (Ioudaiois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[others]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

apostles.
ἀποστόλοις (apostolois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.


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