But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went.
Ezekiel 36:21
Surrounding context
36:20 When they came to the nations, wherever they went, they profaned My holy name-- when they said of them, "These are the people of the LORD, and yet they have gone out of His land.'
36:21 But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went.
36:22 "Therefore say to the house of Israel, "Thus says the Lord GOD: "I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name's sake, which you have profaned among the nations wherever you went.