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Some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/esv/acts/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles. <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the multitude of the city was divided, and indeed some were with the Jews, but some with the apostles. <a href="/kjv/acts/14.htm">King James Bible</a> But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. <a href="/nkjv/acts/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles. <a href="/nasb_/acts/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, while others, with the apostles. <a href="/nasb/acts/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the people of the city were divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/nasb77/acts/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the multitude of the city was divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/lsb/acts/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the multitude of the city was divided; and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/amp/acts/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the people of the city were divided; some were siding with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/csb/acts/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and others with the apostles. <a href="/hcsb/acts/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews and some with the apostles. <a href="/asv/acts/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. <a href="/cev/acts/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people of Iconium did not know what to think. Some of them believed the Jewish group, and others believed the apostles. <a href="/erv/acts/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the multitude of the city was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. <a href="/gwt/acts/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the people of Iconium were divided. Some were for the Jews, while others were for the apostles. <a href="/gnt/acts/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people of the city were divided: some were for the Jews, others for the apostles. <a href="/isv/acts/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the people of the city were divided. Some were with the Jews, while others were with the apostles. <a href="/msb/acts/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. <a href="/net/acts/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But the population of the city was divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/nheb/acts/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the population of the city was divided. Some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/wbt/acts/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles. <a href="/web/acts/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But the multitude of the city was divided. Part sided with the Jews and part with the apostles. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the multitude of the city was divided, and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles, <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the multitude of the city was divided, and indeed some were with the Jews, but some with the apostles. <a href="/ylt/acts/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the multitude of the city was divided, and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles, <a href="/slt/acts/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the multitude of the city was divided: and some truly were with the Jews, and some with the sent.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the multitude of the city was divided; and some of them indeed held with the Jews, but some with the apostles. <a href="/cpdv/acts/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the multitude of the city was divided. And certainly, some were with the Jews, yet truly others were with the Apostles. <a href="/nabre/acts/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The people of the city were divided: some were with the Jews; others, with the apostles. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the residents of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the people of the city were divided: part held with the Jews, and part followed the apostles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the multitude of the city were divided; and some were with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/godbey/acts/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the multitude of the city was divided: and some indeed were with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/haweis/acts/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So the multitude was divided: some indeed were with the Jews, but others with the apostles. <a href="/mace/acts/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that the people of the city were divided, some siding with the Jews, and others with the apostles. <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles. <a href="/worrell/acts/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the multitude of the city was divided; and some, indeed, held with the Jews, and some with the apostles. <a href="/worsley/acts/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the multitude of the city was divided: and some were for the Jews, and some for the apostles: <a href="/parallel/acts/14-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4604" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Paul and Barnabas at Iconium</a> …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<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/4128.htm" title="4128: plēthos (N-NNS) -- A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.">people</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: poleōs (N-GFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/4977.htm" title="4977: Eschisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever.">were divided.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Some</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">sided</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">others</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolois (N-DMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles.</a> 5But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> 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. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a> 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. <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Acts 19:9</a> 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. <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Acts 28:24</a> Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. <a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a> So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus. <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a> 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. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a> Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message. <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> 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.’ <a href="/luke/12-51.htm">Luke 12:51-53</a> 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.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-13</a> 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.” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">1 Corinthians 11:18-19</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a> idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/exodus/8-32.htm">Exodus 8:32</a> But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go. <a href="/exodus/9-34.htm">Exodus 9:34</a> When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart—he and his officials.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.the multitude.<a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword… <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Luke 2:34</a> 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.<a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Acts 28:24</a> And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.apostles.<a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Acts 14:14</a> Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,<a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> 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.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> 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?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Division</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">Sided</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Split</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Division</a> <a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">Sided</a> <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Split</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 14</div>1. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Paul is stoned.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/acts/14.htm">Acts 14</a>, Paul and Barnabas are in Iconium, a city in the region of Galatia. The division among the people reflects a common theme in the early church's mission: the gospel often caused division as it challenged existing beliefs and social structures. This division is reminiscent of Jesus' own words in <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a>, where He speaks of bringing not peace but a sword, indicating that His message would divide families and communities. The division also highlights the spiritual battle between the acceptance and rejection of the gospel message.Some sided with the Jews, The Jews in this context likely refer to the Jewish leaders and those who were resistant to the message of Jesus as the Messiah. Historically, the Jewish community in the Diaspora often held significant influence in cities like Iconium. Their opposition to Paul and Barnabas is consistent with other accounts in Acts, where Jewish leaders frequently opposed the apostles' teachings, fearing the loss of their religious authority and the disruption of traditional Jewish beliefs. This opposition is seen in other parts of Acts, such as in Thessalonica (<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a>) and Corinth (<a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a>).and others with the apostles. The term "apostles" here refers to Paul and Barnabas, who were sent out by the Holy Spirit and the church in Antioch to spread the gospel (<a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a>). Those who sided with the apostles were likely Gentiles and some Jews who were open to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. This division indicates the growing acceptance of the gospel among Gentiles, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would be a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). The support for the apostles also underscores the power of the Holy Spirit in drawing people to the truth of the gospel, as seen throughout the book of Acts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_the_city.htm">The People of the City</a> Refers to the inhabitants of Iconium, a city in the region of Galatia, who were divided in their response to the message of the apostles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> This group likely includes Jewish leaders and those who were resistant to the message of Paul and Barnabas, opposing their teaching about Jesus as the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> Specifically refers to Paul and Barnabas, who were preaching the Gospel in Iconium and performing signs and wonders to affirm their message. 4. <a href="/topical/i/iconium.htm">Iconium</a> A significant city in the Roman province of Galatia, where Paul and Barnabas faced both acceptance and opposition during their missionary journey. 5. <a href="/topical/d/division.htm">Division</a> The event of division among the city's people highlights the differing responses to the Gospel message, a common occurrence in the early church's expansion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_the_gospel.htm">The Nature of the Gospel</a> The Gospel inherently divides because it demands a response. People must choose to accept or reject the message of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Like Paul and Barnabas, believers today are called to stand firm in their faith, even when faced with division and opposition. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_church.htm">Unity in the Church</a> While division is a reality in the world, the church is called to unity in Christ, focusing on the core truths of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_division.htm">Discernment in Division</a> Believers must discern the reasons for division and seek to address them with wisdom and love, aiming for reconciliation where possible. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_signs_and_wonders.htm">The Role of Signs and Wonders</a> Miracles can affirm the message of the Gospel, but the focus should remain on the message itself, not just the miraculous.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 14</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_lord's_prayer's_meaning.htm">Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_address_someone_who_wronged_you.htm">What do you truly need according to your faith?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_esther_4_14_with_no_god.htm">How do we reconcile Esther 4:14's mention of deliverance with the absence of God's name throughout the book?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_lectionary.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/1-26.htm" title="For you see your calling, brothers, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:">1Corinthians 1:26-27</a>), and that the chief men and women of the city, as at the Pisidian Antioch (<a href="/acts/13-50.htm" title="But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.">Acts 13:50</a>), 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 <a href="/acts/7-58.htm" title="And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.">Acts 7:58</a>; <a href="/john/10-31.htm" title="Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.">John 10:31</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Was divided (ἐσχίσθη); hence σχίσμα a schism (see <a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a>; <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a>; <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/14-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4128.htm">Strong's 4128: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4977.htm">Strong's 4977: </a> To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever. [Some] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [others] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/14-4.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 14:4 But the multitude of the city was (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/14-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 14:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 14:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/14-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 14:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 14:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>