Yes, God formerly allowed the nations (but not the Hebrews) to go their own way, though he did not leave himself without witness to his existence and goodness ‘ in giving them rains and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts to the full with food and good cheer. ’
ऐसी तर्कणा के बावजूद, बरनबास और पौलुस ने मुश्‍किल से भीड़ को उनके लिए बलिदान चढ़ाने से रोक दिया ।