Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Bible References
Declared
Acts 15:7
And, when much discussion had arisen, Peter standing up, said unto them - Brethren! Ye yourselves, well know that, in days long past, amongst you, God chose that, through my mouth, the nations should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.
Luke 1:68
Blessed, be the Lord, the God of Israel! Because he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people,
Luke 2:31
Which thou hast prepared in face of all the peoples:
To take
Isaiah 43:21
A people which I have fashioned for myself, My praise, shall they record.
Isaiah 55:11
So, shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth, It shall not return unto me void, - But shall accomplish that which I please, And shall prosper in that whereunto I have sent it.
Romans 1:5
Through whom we have received favour and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, in behalf of his name,
Romans 11:36
Because, of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things: - unto him, be the glory, unto the ages. Amen!
1 Peter 2:9
But, ye, are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a peculiar treasure, that, the excellences, ye may tell forth, of him who, out of darkness, hath called you into his marvellous light: -