Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Were
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Bible References
Were
Romans 9:25
Just as he says in Hosea, "I will call a people that was not mine, my people, And her who was not beloved, my beloved,
Obtained
Romans 11:6
But if it is by his mercy, it is not for anything they have done. Otherwise, his mercy would not be mercy at all.
1 Corinthians 7:25
About unmarried women I have no command of the Lord to give you, but I will give you my opinion as that of one on whom through the Lord's mercy you can depend.
1 Timothy 1:13
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
Hebrews 4:16
So let us come with courage to God's throne of grace to receive his forgiveness and find him responsive when we need his help.
General references
Romans 9:16
So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on the mercy of God.