47. This is what the Lord told us to do, saying:‘I have made you a light for the nations;you will show people all over the world the way to be saved.’ ”
48. When those who were not Jewish heard Paul say this, they were happy and gave honor to the message of the Lord. And the people who were chosen to have life forever believed the message.
49. So the message of the Lord was spreading through the whole country.
50. But the Jewish people stirred up some of the important religious women and the leaders of the city. They started trouble against Paul and Barnabas and forced them out of their area.
51. So Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet and went to Iconium.
52. But the followers were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.