6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

Other Translations of Acts 14:6

New International Version

6 But they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country,

English Standard Version

6 they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country,

The Message

6 they escaped as best they could to the next towns - Lyconia, Lystra, Derbe, and that neighborhood -

New King James Version

6 they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.

New Living Translation

6 When the apostles learned of it, they fled to the region of Lycaonia-to the towns of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding area.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 14:6

Commentary on Acts 14:1-7

(Read Acts 14:1-7)

The apostles spake so plainly, with such evidence and proof of the Spirit, and with such power; so warmly, and with such concern for the souls of men; that those who heard them could not but say, God was with them of a truth. Yet the success was not to be reckoned to the manner of their preaching, but to the Spirit of God who used that means. Perseverance in doing good, amidst dangers and hardships, is a blessed evidence of grace. Wherever God's servants are driven, they should seek to declare the truth. When they went on in Christ's name and strength, he failed not to give testimony to the word of his grace. He has assured us it is the word of God, and that we may venture our souls upon it. The Gentiles and Jews were at enmity with one another, yet united against Christians. If the church's enemies join to destroy it, shall not its friends unite for its preservation? God has a shelter for his people in a storm; he is, and will be their Hiding-place. In times of persecution, believers may see cause to quit a spot, though they do not quit their Master's work.