Jesus is a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel (Lk.2:32 below)
Israel judged themselves unworthy of everlasting life (Act.13:46 below), and the kingdom of God was taken from them (Matt.21:43 below).
The Lord, therefore, commanded that Paul and Barnabas set themselves as a light to the Gentiles (Acts 13:47 below). Paul and Barnabas preached to the Gentiles the kingdom of God (Acts.28:28-31 below), and as many Gentiles who were ordained to eternal life believed (Acts 13:48 below).
Lk.2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 13:47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Acts 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Matt.21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
Acts 28:28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and [that] they will hear it.
Acts 28:29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
Acts 28:30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
Acts 28:31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
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