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Acts 14:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Acts 14:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 14 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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,”
Acts 14:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 14:5
An assault made... to use them despitefully, and to stone them—The Greek hormē (assault) suggests violent rushing or hostile momentum, not merely verbal threats. Use them despitefully translates hybrisai (to outrage, insult violently), denoting shameful treatment and physical abuse. Stone them reveals the Jewish faction's influence, since stoning was Mosaic punishment for blasphemy. This joint attack—both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers—shows unprecedented coalition against the apostles. The inclusion of 'rulers' indicates official sanction was sought, making this attem...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 14:5
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“and having persuaded the multitudes”
“and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch”
“and gathering a crowd”
“David”
“love your enemies”
“and the peoples plot a vain thing?”
“For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:”
“and pray for those who mistreat you.”