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
General references
Bible References
Were
Romans 9:25
This, indeed, is what he says in the Book of Hosea-'I will call those my People who were not my People, and her my beloved who was not beloved.
Obtained
Romans 11:6
But if in love, then no longer as a result of obedience. Otherwise love would cease to be love.
1 Corinthians 7:25
With regard to unmarried women, I have no command from the Master to give you, but I tell you my opinion, and it is that of a man whom the Master in his mercy has made worthy to be trusted.
1 Timothy 1:13
though I once used to blaspheme, and to persecute, and to insult. Yet mercy was shown me, because I acted in ignorance, while still an unbeliever;
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore, let us draw near boldly to the Throne of Love, to find pity and love for the hour of need.
General references
Romans 9:16
So, then, all depends, not on human wishes or human efforts, but on God's mercy.