Acts 15:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then other nations will turn to me and be my chosen ones. I, the Lord, say this.

Cross References

Genesis 22:18

You have obeyed me, and so you and your descendants will be a blessing to all nations on earth.”

Genesis 48:16

and his angel has kept me safe. Now I pray that he will bless these boys and that my name and the names of Abraham and Isaac will live on because of them. I ask God to give them many children and many descendants as well.

Genesis 49:10

You will have power and rule until nations obey you and come bringing gifts.

Isaiah 11:10

The time is coming when one of David's descendants will be the signal for the people of all nations to come together. They will follow his advice, and his own nation will become famous.

Isaiah 43:7

They are my people— I created each of them to bring honour to me.”

Isaiah 63:19

We act as though you had never ruled us or called us your people.

Isaiah 65:1

I, the LORD, was ready to answer even those who were not asking and to be found by those who were not searching. To a nation that refused to worship me, I said, “Here I am!”

Jeremiah 14:9

Did this disaster take you by surprise? Are you a warrior with your hands tied? You have chosen us, and your temple is here. Don't abandon us!

Jeremiah 16:19

Our LORD, you are the one who gives me strength and protects me like a fortress when I am in trouble. People will come to you from distant nations and say, “Our ancestors worshipped false and useless gods,

Daniel 4:35

To him the nations are far less than nothing; God controls the stars in the sky and everyone on this earth. When God does something, we cannot change it or even ask why.”

Daniel 9:19

Forgive us! Hurry and do something, not only for your city and your chosen people, but to bring honour to yourself.

Hosea 2:23

I will scatter the seeds and show mercy to Lo-Ruhamah. I will say to Lo-Ammi, “You are my people,” and they will answer, “You are our God.”

Joel 2:32

Then the LORD will save everyone who faithfully worships him. He has promised there will be survivors on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and among them will be his chosen ones.

Amos 9:12

Then you will capture Edom and the other nations that are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken, and my words will come true.

Micah 5:7

A few of Jacob's descendants survived and are scattered among the nations. But the LORD will let them cover the earth like dew and rain that refreshes the soil.

Zechariah 2:11

When he does, many nations will turn to him and become his people. At that time you will know that I am a prophet of the LORD All-Powerful.

Malachi 1:11

From dawn until dusk my name is praised by every nation on this earth, as they burn incense and offer the proper sacrifices to me.

Numbers 24:23

“No one can survive if God plans destruction.

Numbers 6:27

Then the LORD said, “If Aaron and his sons ask me to bless the Israelites, I will give them my blessing.”

Deuteronomy 28:10

Then everyone on earth will know that you belong to the LORD, and they will be afraid of you.

James 2:7

Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord?