‘But, as it is written, “They will see, to whom no tidings of him came, And they who have not heard will understand.” '

And this missionary purpose was in accordance with Scripture as found in Isaiah 52:15 b LXX. Here Paul makes clear his identification of the Messiah with the Servant of YHWH Who would suffer and die on behalf of His people. His proclamation of the Gospel had come to those who had not previously received tidings, and to those who had not previously heard, so that they might see and hear.

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