Acts 15:17

The Passion Translation

so that all of humanity will be able to encounter the Lord including the gentiles whom I have called to be my very own,’ says the Lord.

Cross References

Isaiah 65:1

“I revealed myself to those who didn’t even ask to know me. Those who did not seek me found me. I said to a nation that did not call on my name, ‘Here I am! Here I am! I will help you!’

Jeremiah 16:19

Yahweh, you are my strength and my stronghold, my sanctuary in a time of trouble. Nations will stream toward you from the ends of the earth and say: “The gods of our ancestors are nothing but frauds, worthless idols that could do nothing for them.

Isaiah 43:7

Bring me everyone who is called by my name, the ones I created to experience my glory. I myself formed them to be who they are and made them for my glory.”

Jeremiah 14:9

You are a mighty warrior! Why are you acting like a man overcome with weakness, like someone who can’t save us? Yet here you are, dwelling among us, Yahweh. You’ve attached your name to us. Don’t leave us now!

Isaiah 11:10

On that day, the root of Jesse will be lifted up as a miracle-sign to rally the people. Gentiles will diligently seek him, and his resting place will be glorious!

Genesis 49:10

The scepter of rulership will not be taken from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from his descendants, until the Shiloh comes and takes what is due him, for the obedience of nations belongs to him.

Genesis 22:18

Because you have obeyed me, the entire world will be blessed through your seed.’ ”

Daniel 9:19

Lord, hear us and forgive us. Lord, please be attentive and act for us! Do not delay in answering us for your own sake, my God, and for your city and your people who bear your name.”

Daniel 4:35

All who dwell on earth are regarded as nothing compared to him. He does whatever he pleases with the armies of heaven and with those who dwell on earth. No one can restrain his mighty hand or dare ask him, ‘What are you doing?’

Genesis 48:16

the Angel who has delivered me from all harm, may he bless these boys! May their lives echo my name, and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they multiply into teeming multitudes throughout the earth!”

Isaiah 63:19

You treat us as though we had never been your people, called by your name, or ruled by you.

James 2:7

Aren’t they the very ones who blaspheme the beautiful name of the One you now belong to?