Today's Reading | January 29, 2026
Acts 14:8–20
Introduction Acts 14:8–20: Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey throughout Asia Minor, traveling to Lystra and Derbe. Those who oppose their teachings create trouble. Paul is stoned and dragged out of town, but when the believers gather around him, he gets up and goes on to Derbe with Barnabas. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 14:15b GNT [Barnabas and Paul…
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