Acts 14:7There they preached the Good News.
The setting
Lystra and Derbe, Turkey, ~49 AD. After nearly being stoned, Paul and Barnabas immediately resume preaching...
The emotion here: amazed at their resilience and dedication to continue despite threats
The original word
euangelizo (εὐηγγελίζοντο) — announcing good news, like a herald proclaiming victory
Why it matters
Lystra had no synagogue — they preached directly to pagans for first time
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 14:7
The verb is continuous — they KEPT preaching, not just started again
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows they weren't affected by the persecution, but continuing doesn't mean not feeling the pain — it means choosing purpose over comfort.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 14:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 14:7 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 starting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include evangelism, ministry. Notable phrases: preached the Good News.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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