Romans 10:20

And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.”

Majority Standard Bible

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

19I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.”

21But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Isaiah 52:15so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard.

Isaiah 58:1“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

Matthew 20:16So the last will be first, and the first will be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Luke 14:23So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

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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