In one of the missionary journeys, Paul was stoned to a state of coma in...
In one of the missionary journeys, Paul was stoned to a state of coma in
- A) Antioch in Pisidia
- B) Iconium
- C) Lystra
- D) Antioch of Syria
Correct Answer: C) Lystra
Explanation
The question is asking which place Paul was stoned to a state of coma during one of his missionary journeys. The options are Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, and Antioch of Syria. The correct answer is Lystra.
During one of his missionary journeys, Paul and his companions visited Lystra. While there, Paul healed a man who had been crippled from birth, which caused the people to believe that he and his companion Barnabas were gods. The people brought out oxen and garlands to offer sacrifices to them. Paul and Barnabas were horrified by this and tried to stop them, explaining that they were mere men. However, some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came to Lystra and persuaded the people to stone Paul. They dragged him out of the city, believing him to be dead. However, Paul got up and went back into the city.
This incident shows the resilience of Paul and the dangers that he faced during his missionary journeys. It also highlights the hostility that he sometimes faced from people who were opposed to his teachings. To learn more about Paul's missionary journeys and the early Christian church, please see the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.