1 NOW AT Iconium [also Paul and Barnabas] went into the Jewish synagogue together and spoke with such power that a great number both of Jews and of Greeks believed (became Christians); 2 But the unbelieving Jews [who rejected their message] aroused the Gentiles and embittered their minds against the brethren. 3 So [Paul and Barnabas] stayed on there for a long time, speaking freely and fearlessly and boldly in the Lord, Who continued to bear testimony to the Word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be performed by their hands. 4 But the residents of the town were divided, some siding with the Jews and some with the apostles. 5 When there was an attempt both on the part of the Gentiles and the Jews together with their rulers, to insult and abuse and molest [Paul and Barnabas] and to stone them, 6 They, aware of the situation, made their escape to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and the neighboring districts; 7 And there they continued to preach the glad tidings (Gospel).