Acts 13:47

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For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles, that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} so{G3779} hath{G1781} the Lord{G2962} commanded{G1781}{(G5769)} us{G2254}, saying, I have set{G5087}{(G5758)} thee{G4571} to be{G1519} a light{G5457} of the Gentiles{G1484}, that thou{G4571} shouldest be{G1511}{(G5750)} for{G1519} salvation{G4991} unto{G2193} the ends{G2078} of the earth{G1093}.

Strong's King James

(47) For in this way, The אָדוֹן Adonai commanded us, 'I HAVE PLACED YOU, FOR A LIGHT TO THE NATIONS, THAT YOU MAY BE FOR SALVATION, TO THE END OF THE LAND.'"

The F.O.G

[47] For this is the Lord's command to us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for so hath the Lord commanded us: I have set thee for a light of nations—for thy being for salvation unto the end of the earth.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Acts 13:47

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Acts 13:47