Paul and Barnabas boldly declared: “We had to speak the word of God to you first, but since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, see, we are now turning to the Gentiles.” (GWN)
And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles." (ESV)
Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles." (NKJV)