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47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,

‘I have set you to be a light for the gentiles,
    so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”(A)

48 When the gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord, and as many as had been destined for eternal life became believers. 49 Thus the word of the Lord spread throughout the region.

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47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us:

“‘I have made you[a] a light for the Gentiles,(A)
    that you[b] may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’[c](B)

48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord;(C) and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

49 The word of the Lord(D) spread through the whole region.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 13:47 The Greek is singular.
  2. Acts 13:47 The Greek is singular.
  3. Acts 13:47 Isaiah 49:6