15And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"
16But they didn`t all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
17So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
18But I say, didn`t they hear? Yes, most assuredly, "Their sound went out into all the earth, Their words to the ends of the world."
19But I ask, didn`t Israel know? First Moses says, "I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding I will make you angry."
20Isaiah is very bold, and says, "I was found by those who didn`t seek me. I was revealed to those who didn`t ask for me."
21But as to Israel he says, "All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.