But when Paul wanted to enter the public assembly, the disciples would not let him.

So when Peter came in, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.

The same thing happened in Iconium when Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a large group of both Jews and Greeks believed.

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”