"But the Jews who refused to
believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the
brothers."
(14:2) "...for
Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light."
(II Corinthians 11:14)
Paul
and Barnabas Are Bold
"So
Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for
the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to
do miraculous signs and wonders."
(14:3)
The
enemies of God do not give up!
The people are divided
and a group plots to mistreat and stone Paul and Barnabas.