Luke 14:23

So the master said to his slave, 'Go out to the highways and country roads and urge people to come in, so that my house will be filled.

Acts 13:47-48

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have appointed you to be a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

Genesis 19:2-3

He said, "Here, my lords, please turn aside to your servant's house. Stay the night and wash your feet. Then you can be on your way early in the morning." "No," they replied, "we'll spend the night in the town square."

Psalm 98:3

He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

Psalm 110:3

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

Isaiah 11:10

At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.

Isaiah 19:24-25

At that time Israel will be the third member of the group, along with Egypt and Assyria, and will be a recipient of blessing in the earth.

Isaiah 27:13

At that time a large trumpet will be blown, and the ones lost in the land of Assyria will come, as well as the refugees in the land of Egypt. They will worship the Lord on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 49:5-6

So now the Lord says, the one who formed me from birth to be his servant -- he did this to restore Jacob to himself, so that Israel might be gathered to him; and I will be honored in the Lord's sight, for my God is my source of strength --

Isaiah 66:19-20

I will perform a mighty act among them and then send some of those who remain to the nations -- to Tarshish, Pul, Lud (known for its archers), Tubal, Javan, and to the distant coastlands that have not heard about me or seen my splendor. They will tell the nations of my splendor.

Zechariah 14:8-9

Moreover, on that day living waters will flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea and half of them to the western sea; it will happen both in summer and in winter.

Malachi 1:11

For from the east to the west my name will be great among the nations. Incense and pure offerings will be offered in my name everywhere, for my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord who rules over all.

Matthew 21:43

For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Matthew 22:9-10

So go into the main streets and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.'

Matthew 28:19-20

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

Luke 24:29

but they urged him, "Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening and the day is almost done." So he went in to stay with them.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

Acts 10:44-48

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

Acts 11:18-21

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles."

Acts 16:15

After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.

Acts 18:6

When they opposed him and reviled him, he protested by shaking out his clothes and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am guiltless! From now on I will go to the Gentiles!"

Acts 22:21-22

Then he said to me, 'Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"

Acts 26:18-20

to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Acts 28:28

"Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!"

Romans 10:18

But I ask, have they not heard? Yes, they have: Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

Romans 11:13-14

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

Romans 15:9-12

and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name."

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God!"

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Ephesians 2:11-22

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh -- who are called "uncircumcision" by the so-called "circumcision" that is performed on the body by human hands --

Colossians 1:23

if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

General references

Bible References

Compel

Luke 24:29
but they urged him, "Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening and the day is almost done." So he went in to stay with them.
Genesis 19:2
He said, "Here, my lords, please turn aside to your servant's house. Stay the night and wash your feet. Then you can be on your way early in the morning." "No," they replied, "we'll spend the night in the town square."
Psalm 110:3
Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.
Acts 16:15
After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.
Romans 11:13
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
1 Corinthians 9:19
For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

General references

Proverbs 8:3
beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:
Matthew 22:9
So go into the main streets and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.'
Luke 24:29
but they urged him, "Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening and the day is almost done." So he went in to stay with them.

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