“And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.”
At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers — the missionaries resume their pattern: synagogue first, then mixed response from Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. The term Greeks (Hellēnes) likely refers to pagan Gentiles, indicating full outreach beyond the God-fearing circle. The effective speaking (laleō metaxy) suggests persuasive rhetoric rooted in conviction.
Church Fathers on Acts 14:1
And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews. Acts 14:1 Again they entered into the synagogues. See how far they were from becoming more timid! Having said, We turn unto the Gentiles, nevertheless (by going into the synagogues) they superabundantly fortify their own justification (with their Jewish brethren). So that, it says, a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed. For it is likely they discoursed as to Greeks also.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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