32. “We proclaim to you the good news. What God promised to our ancestors,
33. he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it was written in the second psalm, You are my son; today I have become your father.
34. “God raised Jesus from the dead, never again to be subjected to death’s decay. Therefore, God said, I will give to you the holy and firm promises I made to David.
35. In another place it is said, You will not let your holy one experience death’s decay.
36. David served God’s purpose in his own generation, then he died and was buried with his ancestors. He experienced death’s decay,
37. but the one whom God has raised up didn’t experience death’s decay.
38. "Therefore, brothers and sisters, know this: Through Jesus we proclaim forgiveness of sins to you. From all those sins from which you couldn’t be put in right relationship with God through Moses’ Law,
39. through Jesus everyone who believes is put in right relationship with God.
40. Take care that the prophets’ words don’t apply to you:
41. Look, you scoffers, marvel and die. I’m going to do work in your day — a work you won’t believe even if someone told you."
42. As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to speak about these things again on the next Sabbath.
43. When the people in the synagogue were dismissed, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism accompanied Paul and Barnabas, who urged them to remain faithful to the message of God’s grace.
44. On the next Sabbath, almost everyone in the city gathered to hear the Lord’s word.
45. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were overcome with jealousy. They argued against what Paul was saying by slandering him.
46. Speaking courageously, Paul and Barnabas said, "We had to speak God’s word to you first. Since you reject it and show that you are unworthy to receive eternal life, we will turn to the Gentiles.
47. This is what the Lord commanded us: I have made you a light for the Gentiles, so that you could bring salvation to the end of the earth."
48. When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the Lord’s word. Everyone who was appointed for eternal life believed,
49. and the Lord’s word was broadcast throughout the entire region.
50. However, the Jews provoked the prominent women among the Gentile God-worshippers, as well as the city’s leaders. They instigated others to harass Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their district.
51. Paul and Barnabas shook the dust from their feet and went to Iconium.
52. Because of the abundant presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives, the disciples were overflowing with happiness.