Having been chased out of Antioch and Iconium, Paul and Barnabas were found by their enemies in Lystra, where a notable miracle had taken place. Now public opinion changed and Paul was stoned. However, God had other plans, so Paul survived the attack, and the next day they went to Derbe.
After they made many disciples there, they retraced their steps, encouraging the believers and appointing elders in the new churches. They returned to Perga, preached there, then went to Attalia. From there they returned to Antioch and reported all that God had done, especially opening the door of faith to the Gentiles. Thus, the first missionary journey ended after about 3 years.
