Acts 14:3
What is written? (ESV)
So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
What does it say?
[Paul and Barnabas] remained there [in Iconium] for quite a while boldly speaking as messengers of God, who also participated by bearing witness to the word of His grace by granting that miracles be done by their hands.
What is its immediate context?
Paul, with Barnabas, is completing his first missionary journey throughout the region of Galatia (covering chapters 13-14).
At Iconium many believe after they speak in the synagogue, but opposition arises (vss 1-2). The following verses describe a divided city and their flight after a plot to stone them (vss 4-7).
How Acts 14:3 is applied across Bible answers
What was the purpose for miracles?
Miracles "bore witness" that Paul and Barnabas were speaking for God.
