For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth. '"

1. Isaiah 49:6 is quoted to show the Jews that preaching to the Gentiles was the plan of God. Paul was not violating the will of God, he was keeping it.

2. Paul was now ready to move his mission work into "Phase 2" and begin work among the Gentiles.

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