Fact is Jesus told Paul he had much people in that city before Paul even got on a roll.
Before they heard or believed anything Paul said.
Imagine that, Jesus calling things that weren't as though they were.
Why should Paul even preach?
Be kinda foolish wouldn't it?
Oh, wait a minute, it pleases God to save folks by the foolishness of preaching.:doh:
So just think Sonnet, the foolishness of God is wiser than you with those uncircumcised ears.
9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.