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.
To take
Bible References
Declared
Acts 15:7
And after much debate, Peter rose up and said to them, Brethren, ye know, that God long ago made choice among us, that the Gentiles should by my mouth hear the word of the gospel and believe.
Luke 1:68
for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
Luke 2:31
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
To take
Romans 1:5
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith in all nations for his name, Among whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ:
Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and to him are all things: to him be glory for ever! Amen.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people, that ye may shew forth the virtues of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Who in time past were not a people, but now are the people of God;