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47 For this is as the Lord commanded when he said, ‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to lead them from the farthest corners of the earth to my salvation.’”

48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and rejoiced in Paul’s message; and as many as wanted[a] eternal life, believed. 49 So God’s message spread all through that region.

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  1. Acts 13:48 wanted, or “were disposed to,” or “were ordained to.”

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