Romans 10:20

And Isaiah was bold, and said: I was seen by those who sought me not; and I was found by those who inquired not for me.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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: Did not Israel know? First, Moses said, thus: I will awaken your emulation, by a people which is not a people; and by a disobedient people, I will provoke you.

21But to Israel, he said: All the day, have I stretched out my hands to a contentious and disobedient people.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:16Thus the last shall be first, and the first last: for the called are many, but the chosen are few.

Luke 14:23And the lord said to his servant: Go out to the by-paths, and among the hedges, and constrain them to come in; that my house may be filled.

Ephesians 6:19and also for me; that language may be given me, in the opening of my mouth; so that I may boldly proclaim 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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