But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
But they have not all obeyed the gospel - the Scripture has prepared us to expect the general rejection of the Gospel message.
For Esaias saith (Isaiah 53:1 ), Lord, who hath believed our report? - q.d., 'Where shall one find a believer?' The prophet speaks as if next to none would believe. The apostle softens this into "They have not all The prophet speaks as if next to none would believe. The apostle softens this into "They have not all believed."