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But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable (religious) women, and the chief men
(politicians) of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them
out of their coasts.

Paul and Barnabas find themselves under religious and political attack and decide to leave the
city.

Act 13:51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

During His earthly ministry, Jesus instructed His disciples to shake the dust of any city that did
not receive them from their feet (Luke 9:5). They did so, then headed for Iconium, a major city

and Galatia.

Act 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

This passage refers to the new converts left behind at Antioch Pisidia.