Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
I am sought
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General references
Bible References
I am sought
Romans 9:24
including us whom he has called not only from among the Jews but from among the heathen?
Romans 10:20
Then Isaiah broke out boldly and said, "I have been found by men who were not looking for me, I have shown myself to men who were not asking what my will was."
Ephesians 2:12
At that time you had no connection with Christ, you were aliens to the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the agreements about God's promise; with no hope and no God in all the world.
Unto
1 Peter 2:10
you who were once "no people" but are now "God's people"; once "unpitied" but now "pitied indeed."
General references
Romans 9:16
So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on the mercy of God.
Romans 15:21
As the Scripture says, "They who have never been told of him will see, And they who have never heard will understand!"