42. Paul and Barnabas started to leave the synagogue. The people invited them to say more about these things on the next Sabbath day.
43. The people were told they could leave the service. Many Jews followed Paul and Barnabas. Many non-Jews who faithfully worshiped the God of the Jews did the same. Paul and Barnabas talked with them. They tried to get them to keep living in God's grace.
44. On the next Sabbath day, almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
45. When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They said evil things against what Paul was saying.
46. Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly. "We had to speak God's word to you first," they said. "But you don't accept it. You don't think you are good enough for eternal life. So now we are turning to those who aren't Jews.
47. This is what the Lord has commanded us to do. He said, " 'I have made you a light for those who aren't Jews. You will bring salvation to the whole earth.' " (Isaiah 49:6)