Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 14

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 14

1. 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.
2. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.
3. 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
4. But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5. 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,
6. They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
7. And there they preached the gospel.
8. And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:
9. The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
10. Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
11. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods come down to us in the likeness of men.
12. And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
13. Then the priest of Jupiter, who was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates and would have done sacrifice with the people.
14. Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
15. 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:
16. Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
17. 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.
18. And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
25. And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
26. And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
27. And when they came, 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.
28. 2And there they abode a long time with the disciples

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Chapter 14 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake…’ How are Paul and Barnabas received in Iconium? (Acts 14:1-4)

1. Most of them become disciples
2. Nearly none of them listen to them
3. The city is divided into them
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. The city is divided into them

“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. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and made their minds evil and affected against the brethren. 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* But the multitude of the city was divided: And part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.” (14:1-4)

Acts 14 Converting Gentiles And Jews

Question 2. What ultimately happens to Paul and Barnabas in Iconium? (Acts 14:5-6)

1. They get thrown in prison
2. They make many converts and stay there for an extended period
3. They leave when they are called to Jerusalem for a council
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

Question 3. What significant occurrence happens at Lystra? (Acts 14:3-10)

1. Paul heals a cripple
2. Paul and Barnabas get into an argument and part ways
3. The head of the synagogue becomes a Christian
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Paul heals a cripple

“And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked: The same heard Paul speak: Who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, ‘Stand upright on thy feet.’ And he leaped and walked.” (14:8-10)

Question 4. How do the people of Lystra respond to the healing of the cripple? (Acts 14:11-12)

1. They think that Paul and Barnabas are the gods Jupiter and Mercurius, who come to walk among men
2. Many of them become disciples
3. They are divided as to how they should react
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. They think that Paul and Barnabas are the gods Jupiter and Mercurius, who come to walk among men

“And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, ‘The gods come down to us in the likeness of men.’ And they called Barnabas, ‘Jupiter,’ and Paul, ’Mercurius,’ because he was the chief speaker.” (14:11-12)

Acts 14 Paul’s Message In Lystra

Question 5. What do the people of Lystra do next? (Acts 14:13)

1. They bring Paul and Barnabas to their temple
2. They throw Paul and Barnabas a lavish feast
3. They want to offer sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas
4. AH of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. They want to offer sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas

“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.” (14:13)

Question 6. What do Paul and Barnabas do in response? (Acts 14:14-18)

1. They immediately leave the city
2. They stop them from offering sacrifices
3. They are unable to stop them from offering sacrifices
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. They stop them from offering sacrifices

“And they Were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit

Question 7. What happens next? (Acts 14:19)

1. Many of the people of Lystra become disciples
2. Paul gets stoned
3. They ask Paul and Barnabas to remain and teach them about Christ
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Paul gets stoned

“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. 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.” (14:19-20)

Questions 8. “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.” What do Paul and Barnabas do next? (Acts 14:21-22)

1. They return to Lystra
2. They return to Iconium
3. They return to Antioch
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And when they had preached the gospel to that city and had taught many they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, 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.” (14:21- 22)

Acts 14 Paul Stoned And Revived

Question 9. ”And when they had ordained them _______ in every church, and had prayed _______  they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.” (Acts 14:23)

1. Deacons, fervently
2. Elders, fervently
3. Elders, with fasting
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. Elders, with fasting

Question 10. “And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. And when they came, 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

1. The Gentiles
2. The Jews
3. All nations
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. The Gentiles

“And when they came, 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.” (14:27)