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, much discussion having arisen, Peter, standing up, said to them, "Brethren, ye well know that, from early days, God made choice among you, that through my mouth the gentiles should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe.
Luke 1:68
"Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He visited, and wrought redemption for His people;
To take
Romans 1:5
through Whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations for His name's sake;
Romans 11:36
Because, of Him, and through Him, and for Him, are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;