Acts 14:19

“And there came thither certain Jews, etc.] Either just at the same time, or however whilst the apostles were in this city: in four manuscripts of Beza’s, and in some other copies, it is read, “as they abode there, and taught, there came”, etc. These Jews were inveterate enemies of the apostles, and seemed to have followed them from place to place, on purpose to oppose them, and to stir up the people against them, and to hinder the success of their ministry all they could: for these came from Antioch; not Antioch in Syria, but in Pisidia: where they had contradicted and blasphemed the word of God, and was the reason why the apostles turned to the Gentiles, (<441345>Acts 13:45,46). And…”

“came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium--Furious zeal that would travel so far to counteract the missionaries of the Cross! persuaded the people--"the multitudes." and having stoned Paul--(See on Act 14:5). Barnabas they seem to have let alone; Paul, as the prominent actor and speaker, being the object of all their rage. The words seem to imply that it was the Jews who did this; and no doubt they took the lead (Act 14:19), but it was the act of the instigated and fickle multitudes along with them. drew him out of the city--By comparing this with Act 7:58 it will be seen that the Jews were the chief actors in this scene.”

“And there came thither certain Jews - Not satisfied with having expelled them from Antioch and Iconium, they still pursued them. Persecutors often exhibit a zeal and perseverance in a bad cause which it would be well if Christians evinced in a holy cause. Bad people will often travel further to do evil than good people will to do good; and wicked people often show more zeal in opposing the gospel than professed Christians do in advancing it. Antioch and Iconium - See the notes on Acts 13:14, Acts 13:51. Who persuaded the people - That they were impostors; and who excited their rage against them. And having stoned Paul - Whom they were just before ready to worship as a god! What a striking…”

“Who persuaded the multitude - Moved with equal ease either to adore or murder him. Acts 14:20”

“14:19-20 The crowd became fickle when some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and easily turned the people against the apostles. • They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town: Paul later referred to this time of persecution as a lesson (2 Tim 3:11-12). • thinking he was dead: That Paul got up and went back into the town suggests that God miraculously healed him of his wounds.”

“Cir, am 4051, ad 47 there: Act 13:45, Act 13:50, Act 13:51, Act 17:13 persuaded: Mat 27:20-25; Mar 15:11-14 having: Act 7:58, Act 9:16, Act 22:20; Co2 11:25; Ti2 3:11 drew: Jer 22:19; Heb 13:12, Heb 13:13 supposing: Co1 15:31; Co2 4:10-12, Co2 11:23 Acts 14:20”