What happened when Paul and Barnabas came to Lystra in Acts 14?
When Paul and Barnabas came into Lystra, one of the little towns or villages Paul visited in his earthly ministry, they performed a miracle. Acts 14:12 uses the Greek word protos in connection with this event. The same Greek word appears in Luke 22:26.
Les explains that Acts 14:12 contains the same Greek word protos that Jesus used in Luke 22:26. In that passage, Paul and Barnabas came into Lystra, described as one of the little towns or villages Paul visited during his earthly ministry. While there, they performed a miracle. Les notes the connection of the word protos, which he previously explained means prestigious or at the head, to this event, though the specific nature of the miracle is not detailed in the provided context.
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.