Acts 16:2

Modern

The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

Traditional

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

Literal

…who was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium.

Latin

Huic testimonium bonum reddebant qui in Lystris erant et Iconio fratres.

Greek

English

The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

Paul returned to churches that he and Barnabas had established on their previous journey.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
2 Timothy 3:11
…my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.
Hebrews 11:2
This is why the ancients were commended.
1 Timothy 3:7
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
Acts 16:40
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
Acts 14:21
They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,
Acts 13:51
So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them
1 Timothy 5:25
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Iconium: A city in Asia Minor visited by Paul Lystra: A city in Lycaonia; Paul and Barnabas preached there