Acts 13:46
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46 (A)Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first, but since you reject it and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.[a]
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- 13:46 The refusal to believe frustrates God’s plan for his chosen people; however, no adverse judgment is made here concerning their ultimate destiny. Again, Luke, in the words of Paul, speaks of the priority of Israel in the plan for salvation (see Acts 10:36).
Acts 18:6
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6 When they opposed him and reviled him, he shook out his garments[a] and said to them, “Your blood be on your heads! I am clear of responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”(A)
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- 18:6 Shook out his garments: a gesture indicating Paul’s repudiation of his mission to the Jews there; cf. Acts 28:17–31.
Psalm 67:2
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- 67:2 May God be gracious to us: the people’s petition echoes the blessing pronounced upon them by the priests, cf. Nm 6:22–27.
Isaiah 40:5
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5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together;
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Luke 3:6
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6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”(A)
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