King James Bible
"And there they preached the gospel."
This phrase connects to the previous verse where Paul and Barnabas fled to Lystra and Derbe after persecution in Iconium. The simple transition emphasizes their resilience—persecution didn't stop their mission but merely relocated it. Despite threats and violence, Paul and Barnabas continued their primary calling of proclaiming the good news about Jesus Christ. Their persistence demonstrates that early Christian mission was characterized by adaptability rather than retreat in the face of opposition.