Paul and Barnabas begin their work.
On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy. They began to contradict what Paul was saying and heaped abuse on him.
Acts 13:44-45
Nothing stirs up opposition like success. Jealousy is a powerful force. It is one that we must guard against in our own lives and be aware of in others.
But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:50-52 NIV
In many situations there will be such a split - some who accept the message and some who reject it. Though they were expelled from the area, there was still some who believed.
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