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But they didn`t all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
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Rejection Was Prophesied
Paul addresses the fact that not all Israelites accepted the gospel. By quoting Isaiah 53:1, 'Lord, who has believed our report?', he shows this is not a new problem or a failure of God's plan. Commentators explain that Isaiah's lament over the rejection of his message about the Messiah foreshadowed the rejection Jesus would face. Widespread unbelief, sadly, was expected and prophesied.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
For Isaiah says, Lord, who hath believed our report?
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But they have not all obeyed the Gospel Who hear it, and to whom it is preached; for though ministers may be regular…
There is not one God for the Jews who is more kind, and another for the Gentiles who is less kind; the Lord is a Father to all people. The promise …
13th Century
Catholic
After explaining that confession on the lips and faith in the heart bring about salvation, the Apostle proves his point. He first sets ou…
