Romans 10:20

And Isaiah says without fear, Those who were not searching for me made discovery of me; and I was seen by those whose hearts were turned away from me.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.

In Context

19But I say, Had Israel no knowledge? First Moses says, You will be moved to envy by that which is not a nation, and by a foolish people I will make you angry.

21But about Israel he says; All the day my hands have been stretched out to a people whose hearts were turned away, and who put themselves against my word.

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Cross References

Proverbs 28:1The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

Isaiah 52:15So will nations give him honour; kings will keep quiet because of him: for what had not been made clear to them they will see; and they will give their minds to what had not come to their ears.

Isaiah 58:1Make a loud cry, do not be quiet, let your voice be sounding like a horn, and make clear to my people their evil doings, and to the family of Jacob their sins.

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first last.

Luke 14:23And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and the fields, and make them come in, so that my house may be full.

Ephesians 6:19And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news,

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:13-21

Importance of Preaching the Gospel; Perverseness of Israel. ( a. d. 58.) 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How… Read the whole commentary →

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