As many as were appointed to eternal life believed — the New Covenant remnant in the nations.
When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
The appointment is realized in the mission to the nations during the transition of the ages, not deferred past the apostolic horizon.
Those appointed believe; the Word multiplies among the nations as the old house falls.