19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
20 But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.
21 After they had preached the gospel to that city and had (AS)made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,
22 strengthening the souls of (AW)the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."
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Paul was stoned for doing the work of God. Although we may not face such violent persecution in the US we will face trials. I think it is amazing that God granted Paul another chance to do His will. We will have trials, but those trials should strengthen and encourage us, even if we are knocked down.
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