Note 2 at Ac 14:4: The preaching of the true Gospel will always cause a revival or a riot. Everywhere Jesus and the apostles went, they were either loved or hated. They were never ignored. A negative reaction from an individual is actually a positive sign that the message got through.

The Gospel presented under the anointing of the Holy Spirit will always bring an individual to a decision. Depending on the decision, there will either be acceptance or rejection, but never indifference. A bad reaction is better than no reaction; it means that the Word hit the mark (see note 6 at Ac 5:28).

Note 3 at Ac 14:4: Both Paul and Barnabas are referred to as apostles here (see note 2 at Lu 6:13).