¹⁵ But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument^(A) to take my name to Gentiles,^(B) kings, and Israelites.^(C)

⁴⁶ Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, ‘It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.^(A)