Next stop was Iconium, and as usual they went to the synagogue. This provided their way into the cities they visited. Quite often they got thrown out, but by that time there was a crowd of people willing to listen to them. We need to find avenues that are open to us.
Many Jews and Gentiles believed, and as usual other Jews stirred up trouble against them. Peoples' minds were poisoned against them. However, this did not stop the word spreading. The Jews stirred up trouble, but the Lord stirred up miracles! So Paul and Barnabas spent a considerable amount of time there.
Both Jews and Gentiles made plots against Paul and Barnabas. The gospel turns worlds upside down, so those that are favoured by the established order will react against it. Paul & Barnabas learnt of the plots, and so went elsewhere spreading the gospel.
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