Acts 14:2 meaning and explanation

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.

Acts 14:2, Berean Standard Bible

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In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas had just preached in the synagogue with great response, and this verse shows the backlash. Luke names the source of opposition as Jews who did not believe, and their tactic was to work on the Gentile population, turning their minds against the missionaries.

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