45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what Paul was saying, insulting him.(A)

46 Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.(B) 47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us:

I have made you
a light for the Gentiles
to bring salvation
to the ends of the earth.[a](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:47 Is 49:6

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