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
Unto
General references
Bible References
I am sought
Romans 9:24
to such as we, whom he has called, both from among the Jews, and from among the Gentiles.
Romans 10:20
but Esaias is more express, and says, "I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest to them that asked not after me.
Ephesians 2:12
that at that time ye were without all knowledge of the Messiah, being aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and living in the world without any true knowledge of God.
Unto
1 Peter 2:10
of darkness into his marvellous light: you, who formerly were not a people, but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy,
General references
Romans 9:16
so that this is a matter not dependent on him that wills or runs, but on God, who shews mercy.
Romans 15:21
as it is written, "they to whom he was not mentioned, shall see: and they that have not heard, shall understand."