Acts 14:3
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A long time therefore they abode there, dealing confidently in the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

therefore.

Acts 18:9-11 And the Lord said to Paul in the night, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak. And hold not thy peace, . . .

Acts 19:10 And this continued for the space of two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 16:8,9 But I will tarry at Ephesus, until Pentecost. . . .

speaking.

Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak the word of God: but because you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold we turn to the Gentiles.

Ephesians 6:18-20 By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints: . . .

1 Thessalonians 2:2 But having suffered many things before and been shamefully treated, (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.

which.

Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know:

Acts 5:32 And we are witnesses of these things: and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.

Mark 16:20 But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed.

Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness by signs and wonders and divers miracles and distributions of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.

the word.

Acts 20:24,32 But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. . . .

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first and to the Greek.

granted.

Acts 4:29,30 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants that with all confidence they may speak thy word, . . .

Acts 5:12-14 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. . . .

Acts 19:11,12 And God wrought by the hand of Paul more than common miracles. . . .

Context
Paul and Barnabas at Iconium
2But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and incensed the minds of the Gentiles against the brethren. 3A long time therefore they abode there, dealing confidently in the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 4And the multitude of the city was divided. And some of them indeed held with the Jews, but some with the apostles.…
Cross References
John 4:48
Jesus therefore said to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you believe not.

Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants that with all confidence they may speak thy word,

Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein they were assembled: and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost: and they spoke the word of God with confidence.

Acts 20:32
And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, who is able to build up and to give an inheritance among all the sanctified.

Hebrews 2:4
God also bearing them witness by signs and wonders and divers miracles and distributions of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.

Lexicon
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

[Paul and Barnabas] spent
διέτριψαν (dietripsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1304: To tarry, continue, stay in a place. From dia and the base of tribos; to wear through, i.e. Remain.

considerable
ἱκανὸν (hikanon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2425: From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.

time {there},
χρόνον (chronon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.

speaking boldly
παρρησιαζόμενοι (parrēsiazomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3955: To speak freely, boldly; To be confident.

for
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord,
Κυρίῳ (Kyriō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

who
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

affirmed
μαρτυροῦντι (martyrounti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

message
λόγῳ (logō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

of
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

grace
χάριτος (charitos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

by enabling
διδόντι (didonti)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

them
χειρῶν (cheirōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 5495: A hand.

to perform
γίνεσθαι (ginesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

signs
σημεῖα (sēmeia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

wonders.
τέρατα (terata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.


Additional Translations
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Therefore indeed they stayed a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done through their hands.

Long time therefore stayed they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony to the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Long time therefore they tarried there'speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

They stayed therefore a good while, speaking boldly, [confiding] in the Lord, who gave witness to the word of his grace, giving signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Long time therefore they tarried there speaking boldly in the Lord, which bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

A long time therefore they abode speaking boldly in the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

Yet Paul and Barnabas remained there for a considerable time, speaking freely and relying on the Lord, while He bore witness to the Message of His grace by permitting signs and marvels to be done by them.

Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

long time, indeed, therefore, did they abide speaking boldly in the Lord, who is testifying to the word of His grace, and granting signs and wonders to come to pass through their hands.
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