The mention of the Lycaonian language in the Acts of the Apostles ( 14 : 11 ) shows that the native language was spoken by the common people at Lystra about 50 ; .
Probably it was only later and under Christian influence that Greek took language 's place .
The mention of the Lycaonian language in the Acts of the Apostles ( 14 : 11 ) shows that the native language was spoken by the common people at Lystra about 50 ; and probably it was only later and under Christian influence that Greek took its place .