46. Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly. "We had to speak God's word to you first," they said. "But you don't accept it. You don't think you are good enough for eternal life. So now we are turning to those who aren't Jews.
47. This is what the Lord has commanded us to do. He said, " 'I have made you a light for those who aren't Jews. You will bring salvation to the whole earth.' " (Isaiah 49:6)
48. When the non-Jews heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.
49. The word of the Lord spread through the whole area.