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
As he saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, who were not my people, and her beloved, who was not beloved.
Obtained
Romans 11:6
But if by grace, then it is no more of works: else grace is no longer grace. And if it be of works, then it is no more grace; else work is no longer work.
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one who hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
1 Timothy 1:13
having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
General references
Romans 9:16
It is not therefore of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.