Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
So Paul and Barnabas stayed there for a long time, speaking fearlessly about the Lord. And God backed them up, he confirmed their message about his grace by letting them perform miraculous signs and wonders.
When you speak God's truth boldly, he shows up with the proof to back you up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, during Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey, they arrived in Iconium and began preaching the Gospel despite facing opposition from both Jews and Gentiles. They remained there for an extended period, speaking boldly about the Lord as part of the early church's expansion. God affirmed their message by enabling them to perform signs and wonders, which highlighted the authenticity of His grace.
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