⁴⁶ And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God ^(A)be spoken first to you. ^(B)Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves ^(C)unworthy of eternal life, behold, we ^(D)are turning to the Gentiles.

^4 (A)I persecuted ^(B)this Way ^(C)to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women,

²⁸ Therefore let it be known to you that ^(A)this ^(B)salvation of God ^(C)has been sent to the Gentiles; ^(D)they will listen.”^[a]