Acts 9:31
And so it came about that the Church, throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, enjoyed peace and became firmly established; and, ordering its life by reverence for the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Romans 9:23
So as to make known his surpassing glory in dealing with the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared beforehand for glory,
2 Corinthians 5:5
And he who has prepared us for this change is God, who has also given us his Spirit as a pledge.
Colossians 1:12
And you will give thanks to the Father who made you fit to share the lot which awaits Christ's People in the realms of Light.
James 1:20
For the anger of man does not forward the righteous purpose of God.
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom from above is, before every thing else, pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to conviction, rich in compassion and good deeds, and free from partiality and insincerity.
1 Peter 2:5
and, as living stones, form yourselves into a spiritual House, to be a consecrated Priesthood, for the offering of spiritual sacrifices that will be acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.