46 And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God (A)be spoken first to you. (B)Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves (C)unworthy of eternal life, behold, we (D)are turning to the Gentiles. 47 (E)For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,

(F)“‘I have made you (G)a light for the Gentiles,
    that you may (H)bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and (I)glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 (J)But the Jews incited the devout (K)women of high standing and the leading men of the city, (L)stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and (M)drove them out of their district. 51 But they (N)shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled (O)with joy and (P)with the Holy Spirit.

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