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PREACHING CONTINUES (24-28)

Paul and Barnabas then traveled to Perga and Attalia and preach in those places. Finally, they
returned to Antioch, testify about all God had accomplished during their missionary travels, and
report have many Gentiles had received the gospel. They remain in the area to rest and be
refreshed.

Act 14:24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

Paul and Barnabas now return to the place where Mark deserted them.

PERGA AND ATTALIA

Act 14:25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia:

Paul does not preach the Word in Perga when he first arrives, but reserves this opportunity for
his return trip. Attalia is the seaport from which Paul will return home.

RETURNING TO ANTIOCH

Act 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the
grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
They had been sent out from Antioch, and now they had returned. This was the place where
they had been commended to God’s grace. The Greek word is paradidomi, which means to be
turned over for safekeeping.

TESTIMONY

Act 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed
all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

They give God all the glory for what He has done. Not only should missionaries return to the
church from which they are sent, they also need to testify of what God has done -- signs,
wonders, churches established, and people saved.

A TIME OF REST

Act 14:28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.

Paul and Barnabas spent almost eighteen months on the road in Galatia. They deserve a rest,
and they take one. Vacation (time off) is a necessity in ministry. It helps ministers prepare for
the next journey.