Acts 14:6they became aware of it, and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, Derbe, and the surrounding region.
The setting
Paul and Barnabas get word of the plot, quickly pack, and head southeast to Lycaonia region, Turkey...
The emotion here: relief at recording their wise escape and God's protection
The original word
katapheugo (κατέφυγον) — to flee for refuge, like running to a city of refuge
Why it matters
Lycaonia spoke a different dialect — linguistic barrier provided extra protection
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 14:6
They didn't sneak out at night — they 'became aware' suggests someone warned them
Common misconceptionSome think fleeing shows lack of faith, but Jesus Himself withdrew from hostile crowds. Wisdom knows when to stay and when to go.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 14:6
Bible Genome reading
Acts 14:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 14:6 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, escape. Notable phrases: became aware; fled to.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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