He then endeavored to show that his work among the Gentiles had not been entered upon from choice. He had desired to labor for his own nation; but in that very temple the voice of God had spoken to him in holy vision, directing his course "far hence upon the Gentiles."

Så forsøgte han at vise dem, at hans gerning blandt hedningerne ikke var påbegyndt efter hans eget valg. Han havde helst villet arbejde for sit eget folk; men netop her i templet havde Gud talt til ham gennem et helligt syn og havde udsendt ham "til hedningefolk langt borte."