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.
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Bible References
Declared
Acts 15:7
After much discussion, Peter rose and said: "You, my Brothers, know well that long ago God singled me out--that through my lips the Gentiles should hear the Message of the Good News, and become believers in Christ.
Luke 1:68
"Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, Who has visited his people and wrought their deliverance,
Luke 2:31
Which thou hast prepared in the sight of all nations--
To take
Romans 1:5
Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.
Romans 11:36
For all things are from him, through him, and for him. And to him be all glory for ever and ever! Amen.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are 'a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, God's own People,' entrusted with the proclamation of the goodness of him who called you out of Darkness into his wonderful Light.