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And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

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.

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.

And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.

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.

Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

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:

Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

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.

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother"s womb, who never had walked:

And there they preached the gospel.

They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

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,

But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

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 unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.

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 that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father"s which sent me.

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.