1 Peter 2:10

who once were not a people, but are now God's people; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

Romans 9:25-26

As He saith in Hosea, "I will call that My people, which was not My people; and her, 'Beloved,' who was not beloved.

Romans 10:19

But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says, "I will provoke you to rivalry by that which is no nation; by a nation void of understanding will I provoke you to anger."

Romans 11:6-7

But, if by grace, it is no longer of works; otherwise the grace becomes no longer grace. [But, if of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise, the work is no longer work.]

Romans 11:30

For as ye in times past disobeyed God, but just now obtained mercy by their disobedience;

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now, concerning the virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as having received mercy from the Lord to be faithful.

1 Timothy 1:13

though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief;

Hebrews 4:16

Let us, therefore, come with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

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.

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Bible References

Were

Romans 9:25
As He saith in Hosea, "I will call that My people, which was not My people; and her, 'Beloved,' who was not beloved.

Obtained

Romans 11:6
But, if by grace, it is no longer of works; otherwise the grace becomes no longer grace. [But, if of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise, the work is no longer work.]
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now, concerning the virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as having received mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
1 Timothy 1:13
though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief;
Hebrews 4:16
Let us, therefore, come with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

General references

Romans 9:16
So, then, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God Who hath mercy.