Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 14:3

3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

To strengthen the new Converts against the opposition they met with in the way of Christ, willingly partaking with them in their afflictions for Christs sake.

With great courage, and humble confidence, as knowing in whom they had believed.

First, In the Lords cause, a business which he had sent them about. Secondly, And in the Lords strength, who enabled them in it.

The Gospel, First, Wherein the Grace of God is manifested. Secondly, Whereby it is offered. Thirdly, Wherewith, to such as receive, it is conveyed. Fourthly, And out of Grace disputed and allowed to some, hidden and withdrawn from others.

God by his miraculous confirming the Doctrine of the Apostles, that it was from him.

Marginal references: Mark 16.20. [illegible: 1 letter]eb. 2.4.