And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:
The Jews from Antioch pursued Paul everywhere, restless to strangle the Gospel wherever it gained ground. They turned the fickle mob against him with accusations of sedition, and the people stoned him and dragged him out as dead; yet God raised him up again. See how easily carnal hearts swing from one extreme of evil to another, for want of sober consideration.
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Commenting on Acts 14:19-28
Back to Antioch in Syria where they had begun, commended to God's grace by the Spirit and the praying church. They had finished the work of the ministry appointed them with faithfulness and integrity, despite afflictions and persecutions at every turn.
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Verse 25. In Perga. . They went down into Attalia. This was a city of Pamphylia, situated on the sea shore. It was built by Attalus Philadelphus, king of Pergamus, who gave it his own name. It is now called Antali.--Rob. Cal.