Isaiah 49:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Even before I was born, the LORD God chose me to serve him and to lead back the people of Israel. So the LORD has honoured me and made me strong.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

Nehemiah told the people, “Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong.”

Isaiah 11:12

He will give a signal to the nations, and he will bring together the refugees from Judah and Israel, who have been scattered all over the earth.

Isaiah 12:2

I trust you to save me, LORD God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me.”

Isaiah 25:1

You, LORD, are my God! I will praise you for doing the wonderful things you had planned and promised since ancient times.

Isaiah 27:12

The time is coming when the LORD will shake the land between the River Euphrates and the border of Egypt, and one by one he will bring all his people together.

Isaiah 43:4

To me, you are very dear, and I love you. That's why I gave up nations and people to rescue you.

Isaiah 44:2

I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. Israel, don't be terrified! You are my chosen servant, my very favourite.

Isaiah 49:1

Everyone, listen, even you foreign nations across the sea. The LORD chose me and gave me a name before I was born.

Isaiah 50:4

The LORD God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching;

Isaiah 52:13

The LORD says: My servant will succeed! He will be given great praise and the highest honours.

Isaiah 56:8

I, the LORD, promise to bring together my people who were taken away, and let them join the others.

Jeremiah 1:5

“Jeremiah, I am your Creator, and before you were born, I chose you to speak for me to the nations.”

Matthew 11:27

My Father has given me everything, and he is the only one who knows the Son. The only one who truly knows the Father is the Son. But the Son wants to tell others about the Father, so that they can know him too.

Matthew 15:24

Jesus said, “I was sent only to the people of Israel! They are like a flock of lost sheep.”

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud a voice said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!”

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth!

Matthew 3:17

Then a voice from heaven said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him.”

Luke 19:42

and said: Today your people don't know what will bring them peace! Now it is hidden from them.

John 3:35

The Father loves the Son and has given him everything.

Acts 10:36

This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.

Romans 15:8

I tell you that Christ came as a servant of the Jews to show that God has kept the promises he made to their famous ancestors. Christ also came,

Galatians 1:15

But even before I was born, God had chosen me. He was kind and had decided

1 Peter 3:22

Christ is now in heaven, where he sits at the right side of God. All angels, authorities, and powers are under his control.