Acts 14:14 nasb — But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out

NASB

"But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out"

— Acts 14:14, NASB

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Acts 14 — Context

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When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice, saying in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have become like men and have come down to us."

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And they began calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

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The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.

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But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out

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and saying, "Men, why are you doing these things? We are also men of the same nature as you, and preach the gospel to you that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, WHO MADE THE HEAVEN AND THE EARTH AND THE SEA AND ALL THAT IS IN THEM.

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"In the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways;

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and yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness."

Acts 14:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 14:14 say?
Acts 14:14 in the NASB reads: “But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out”
Where is Acts 14:14 in the Bible?
Acts 14:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 14.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 14:14.
What translation should I read Acts 14:14 in?
Acts 14:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 14:14?
Acts 14:14 reads (NASB): “But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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