2 Thessalonians 2:13

As for you, my brethren, the favourites of the Lord, we are oblig'd to render perpetual thanks to God, for having chosen you from the beginning, in purifying you by his spirit, upon your believing the gospel.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

for we are persuaded, my brethren, that you are the peculiar objects of divine favour;

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are oblig'd, my brethren, to render thanks to God continually upon your account, as it is but just; since your faith still improves, and your mutual love is always increasing.

Acts 13:48

when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.

Ephesians 1:4-5

according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

for God did not design to make us the objects of his displeasure, but to effect our felicity by the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us,

Romans 9:11

for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,

1 Peter 1:2-5

to sanctify them by his spirit, that by their obedience they might be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. may the divine savour make you continually prosper.

Luke 1:75

in the sincere practice of holiness and justice, all our days.

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God.

John 8:44-46

you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.

Acts 15:9

making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.

Romans 1:7-8

to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 6:17

but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.

Romans 8:33

who shall plead against God's elect? shall God who justifieth them?

Galatians 3:1

O foolish Galatians, who hath deluded you, you that have had the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represented to your view?

Ephesians 2:8

for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us:

Colossians 1:5

for the sake of that happiness, which you hope for, and is reserv'd for you in heaven, of which you have already been inform'd by the preaching of the truth, that is, the gospel:

Colossians 3:12

be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:

2 Thessalonians 2:10

and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:12

to the condemnation of all those, who instead of embracing the gospel, had pleasure in iniquity.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ, and God our father, who has loved us, and by his favour given us the advantageous hopes of eternal joys, consolate your souls,

2 Timothy 2:15

endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth.

2 Timothy 3:15

and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

Hebrews 1:10

again, "thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thy hands.

James 1:18

'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.

1 John 4:10

and what heightens his love, was this, that it was not we who first loved God, but it was he that first loved us, and sent his son to expiate our sins.

1 John 4:19

let us love him; since he first loved us.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

General references

Bible References

We

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are oblig'd, my brethren, to render thanks to God continually upon your account, as it is but just; since your faith still improves, and your mutual love is always increasing.
Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
Romans 6:17
but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.

Beloved

2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ, and God our father, who has loved us, and by his favour given us the advantageous hopes of eternal joys, consolate your souls,
Romans 1:7
to all the beloved of God, the saints by this vocation, who are in Rome, grace to you, and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:12
be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
1 John 4:10
and what heightens his love, was this, that it was not we who first loved God, but it was he that first loved us, and sent his son to expiate our sins.

From

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God.
John 8:44
you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
Hebrews 1:10
again, "thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thy hands.

Through

2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.
Luke 1:75
in the sincere practice of holiness and justice, all our days.
1 Peter 1:2
to sanctify them by his spirit, that by their obedience they might be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. may the divine savour make you continually prosper.

Belief

John 8:45
but as to me, because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me.
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.
Acts 13:48
when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
Acts 15:9
making no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by the faith.
Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians, who hath deluded you, you that have had the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represented to your view?
Ephesians 2:8
for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us:
Colossians 1:5
for the sake of that happiness, which you hope for, and is reserv'd for you in heaven, of which you have already been inform'd by the preaching of the truth, that is, the gospel:
2 Timothy 2:15
endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:15
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
James 1:18
'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.

General references

Luke 1:75
in the sincere practice of holiness and justice, all our days.
Acts 15:18
he that does all these things, is the Lord himself that has said it." for the works of God are all known to him from the beginning of the world.
Romans 9:16
so that this is a matter not dependent on him that wills or runs, but on God, who shews mercy.