13:44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
13:45 When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked abusively against what Paul was saying.
13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
13:47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: " 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.' "
13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
13:49 The word of the Lord spread through the whole region.
13:50 But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
13:51 So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.