G1161–δέ–de

So the Lord's Message spread through the whole district.

δὲ de “then”

But the Jews influenced the gentlewomen of rank who worshipped with them, and also the leading men in the city, and stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of the district.

δὲ de “but”

But they shook off the dust from their feet as a protest against them and came to Iconium;

δὲ de “But”

At Iconium the Apostles went together to the Jewish synagogue and preached, with the result that a great number both of Jews and Greeks believed.

δὲ de “now”

But the Jews who had refused obedience stirred up the Gentiles and embittered their minds against the brethren.

δὲ de “however”

At length the people of the city split into parties, some siding with the Jews and some with the Apostles.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

And when a hostile movement was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with the sanction of their magistrates, to maltreat and stone them,

δὲ de “then”

They called Barnabas `Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, `Hermes.'

δὲ de “other”

But the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it; and tearing their clothes they rushed out into the middle of the crowd, exclaiming, "Sirs, why are you doing all this?

δὲ de “however”

But now a party of Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and, having won over the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, believing him to be dead.

δὲ de “however”

When, however, the disciples had collected round him, he rose and went back into the town. The next day he went with Barnabas to Derbe;

δὲ de “however”

And in every Church, after prayer and fasting, they selected Elders by show of hands, and commended them to the Lord on whom their faith rested.

δὲ de “now”

Upon their arrival they called the Church together and proceeded to report in detail all that God, working with them, had done, and how He had opened for the Gentiles the door of faith.

δὲ de “now”

And they remained a considerable time in Antioch with the disciples.

δὲ de “then”

Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.

δὲ de “then”

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were cordially received by the Church, the Apostles, and the Elders; and they reported in detail all that God, working with them, had done.

δὲ de “then”

But certain men who had belonged to the sect of the Pharisees but were now believers, stood up in the assembly, and said, "Yes, Gentile believers ought to be circumcised and be ordered to keep the Law of Moses."

δέ de “now”

and after there had been a long discussion Peter rose to his feet. "It is within your own knowledge," he said, "that God originally made choice among you that from my lips the Gentiles were to hear the Message of the Good News, and believe.

δὲ de “now”

Then the whole assembly remained silent while they listened to the statement made by Paul and Barnabas as to all the signs and marvels that God had done among the Gentiles through their instrumentality.

δὲ de “now”

When they had finished speaking, James said, "Brethren, listen to me.

δὲ de “now”

The people read it, and were delighted with the comfort it brought them.

δὲ de “now”

After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them.

δὲ de “then”

δὲ de “however”

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and, in company with many others, telling the Good News of the Lord's Message.

δὲ de “however”

After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to see whether they are prospering!"

δέ de “now”