Note 2 at Acts 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 Acts 5:28, p. 598).

Note 3 at Acts 14:4: Both Paul and Barnabas are referred to as apostles here (see note 2 at Lk. 6:13, p. 166).