1 Peter 2:9
But you are the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, his own people, so that you may declare the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;
Matthew 11:26
Yes, I thank you, Father, for choosing to have it so.
John 15:16
It was not you who chose me, it is I that have chosen you, and appointed you to go and bear fruit??ruit that shall be lasting, so that the Father may grant you whatever you ask him for as my followers.
Romans 9:13-18
As the Scripture says, "I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau."
Romans 11:29
for God does not change his mind about those to whom he gives his blessings or sends his call.
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who sees anything special in you? And what have you got that you have not been given? But if it has been given you, why do you boast as though it had not been?
Ephesians 1:6
so that we might praise the splendid blessing which he has given us through his beloved Son.
Ephesians 1:12
to win praise for his glory, by having been the first to believe in Christ.
Philippians 1:6
For I am certain that he who has begun the good work in you will finish it for the Day of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 13:5
You must not be avaricious; you must be content with what you have, for God himself has said, "I will never let go of you or desert you!"