Acts 14:19

Spanish Version Is Called = Free Bible Version or (Versión Biblia Libre = VBL) - Public Domain - http://www.freebibleversion.org/ - Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Gallagher y Shelly Barrios de Avila

Pero entonces ciertos judíos de Antioquía e Iconio llegaron y se ganaron la simpatía de la multitud. Y apedrearon a Pablo, y lo arrastraron hasta las afueras de la ciudad, pensando que estaba muerto.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse tells us that some Jews who came from Antioch and Iconium convinced the people in Lystra to attack Paul. They stoned him, dragged his body out of the city, thinking he was dead.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if a group of bullies decided they didn’t like someone at school, so they started telling others not to be friends with that person. Then, those bullies pushed that person down and took them away from where everyone could see them, thinking the person wouldn't get back up.

Contexto histórico

This verse is part of the book of Acts written by Luke, a companion of Paul. It was written around AD 80 to early Christians detailing the spread of Christianity after Jesus' death and resurrection. This event took place in Lystra, where Paul had just healed a man who could not walk.

Aplicación para hoy

In modern times, we can see this as a reminder that sometimes people may misunderstand us or turn against us when we do good things. It's important to remember our strength and the support of others, much like how Paul was helped by his friends despite being hurt.

Temas

• persecution
• faithfulness
• healing
• strength in adversity
• community support
• resurrection hope

Versículos relacionados

• Exodus 17:8-13
• 2 Corinthians 11:24-29
• Acts 5:40
• 2 Timothy 3:11
• Luke 23:26

Preguntas frecuentes

What led to Paul being stoned?

Paul had been preaching in Lystra, and his actions were misunderstood by some Jews from Antioch and Iconium who then convinced the local people to turn against him.

Why did they drag Paul out of the city?

The attackers believed that Paul was dead after stoning him. They dragged his body outside likely to ensure he would not receive any help or medical attention.

How did this event affect Paul's ministry?

Despite being severely hurt, Paul continued his missionary work, showing resilience and faithfulness in spreading the message of Christianity.

What can we learn about community support from this verse?

The story shows how even during times of severe persecution and hardship, believers supported each other. This underscores the importance of a supportive community in our own lives.