But the Jews stirred up the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, and they raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their territory.
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48When the Gentiles heard this they were glad and praised the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. 49And the word of the Lord spread through the whole region. 50But the Jews stirred up the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, and they raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their territory. 51So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went on to Iconium, 52and the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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