But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles.
4. The multitude was divided. The most troublesome part of the tragedy “Catastrophe,” the catastrophe. followeth now, for the city is divided into two parts; and at length Paul and Barnabas (being enforced by the uproar of the people) depart unto another place.
They went together into the synagogue, testifying their unanimity; the banishment of confessors scatters the seed of the church. Let not those of any denomination suffer for others' faults, do good to those who have done evil to you, seeking their salvation even when they have used you barbarously.
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Commenting on Acts 14:1-7
But the multitude of the city was divided,.... In their sentiments, about the apostles, their doctrines, and miracles; some approving them, others condemning their doctrines as false, and their miracles as delusions: and part held with the Jews; that did not believe, but rejected the apostles, despised their doctrines, and disparaged their miracles: and part with the apostles; these were the Jews and Greeks, that...