Common English Bible

Acts Of The Apostles 14:3-10 Common English Bible (CEB)

3. Nevertheless, Paul and Barnabas stayed there for quite some time, confidently speaking about the Lord. And the Lord confirmed the word about his grace by the signs and wonders he enabled them to perform.

4. The people of the city were divided—some siding with the Jews, others with the Lord’s messengers.

5. Then some Gentiles and Jews, including their leaders, hatched a plot to mistreat and stone Paul and Barnabas.

6. When they learned of it, these two messengers fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding area,

7. where they continued to proclaim the good news.

8. In Lystra there was a certain man who lacked strength in his legs. He had been crippled since birth and had never walked. Sitting there, he

9. heard Paul speaking. Paul stared at him and saw that he believed he could be healed.

10. Raising his voice, Paul said, "Stand up straight on your feet!" He jumped up and began to walk.