Acts 14:7

where they continued to preach the gospel.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Paul and Barnabas arrive in the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding region after fleeing persecution, where they resume their ministry. The words — The Greek εὐαγγελιζόμενοι (euangelizomenoi) is a present participle meaning "evangelising," joined with ἦσαν (ēsan), a past continuous verb meaning "they were continuing." Combined with κἀκεῖ (kakei), "and there," the literal construction reads "and there they were continuing to evangelise." The thread — This sustained proclamation pattern recurs in Acts 14:21, where they preach to that city and make disciples before returning, and in Acts 16:10, where a vision triggers immediate travel to preach the good news. The same directive to deliver good news appears in Acts 14:15. Why it lands — The text records a factual continuation of missionary work despite prior flight, requiring the reader to observe gospel proclamation as a persistent, geographically mobile task. It demands recognition that ministry adapts to persecution without abandoning its core activity.

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The Greek words

κἀκεῖkakeiand there εὐαγγελιζόμενοιeuangelizomenoievangelising ἦσαν.¶ēsanthey were continuing.

King James Version

And there they preached the gospel.

Cross-references

Acts 14:21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,
Acts 14:15 “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.
Acts 16:10 As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Acts 17:2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,