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
After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them: “Brothers, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe.
Luke 1:68
Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,
because He has visited
and provided redemption for His people.
Luke 2:31
You have prepared it
in the presence of all peoples—

To take

Isaiah 43:21
The people I formed for Myself
will declare My praise.
Isaiah 55:11
so My word that comes from My mouth
will not return to Me empty,
but it will accomplish what I please
and will prosper in what I send it to do.”
Romans 1:5
We have received grace and apostleship through Him to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations, on behalf of His name,
Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him
and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, a people for His possession,
so that you may proclaim the praises
of the One who called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light.

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