^{46 Ref} Then Paul and Barnabas without fear said, It was necessary for the word of God to be given to you first; but because you will have nothing to do with it, and have no desire for eternal life, it will now be offered to the Gentiles.

^{47 Ref} For so the Lord has given us orders, saying, I have given you for a light to the Gentiles so that you may be for salvation to the ends of the earth.

^{48 Ref} And the Gentiles, hearing this, were glad and gave glory to the word of God: and those marked out by God for eternal life had faith.