'Obtained Mercy' in the Bible

For as ye in times past were disobedient to God, but have now obtained mercy through their disobedience,

Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a doer of outrage; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief;

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me especially Christ Jesus might show forth all his longsuffering, as an example to those who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting.

who once were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.