“But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.”
The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, some with the apostles — the internal division (schizō) mirrors the pattern throughout Acts: the gospel's proclamation fractures communities between reception and rejection. The designation of Paul and Barnabas as apostles (apostoloi) here marks their formal status as sent messengers of the risen Christ.
Church Fathers on Acts 14:4
But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the Apostles. Acts 14:4 No small matter this dividing. And this was what the Lord said, I am not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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