45
When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They used insulting language to contradict whatever Paul said.
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Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject the word and consider yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, we are now going to turn to people of other nations.
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The Lord gave us the following order: 'I have made you a light for the nations so that you would save people all over the world.'"
48
The people who were not Jews were pleased with what they heard and praised the Lord's word. Everyone who had been prepared for everlasting life believed.
49
The word of the Lord spread throughout the whole region.
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But Jews stirred up devout women of high social standing and the officials of the city. These people started to persecute Paul and Barnabas and threw them out of their territory.
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In protest against these people, Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet and went to the city of Iconium.
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Meanwhile, the disciples [in Antioch] continued to be full of joy and the Holy Spirit.