Acts 13:48
And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Romans 8:29-30
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
Psalm 138:2
I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.
Matthew 28:16
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
Luke 2:10-11
And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke 7:8
For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
John 10:16
And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.
John 10:26-27
but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock.
John 11:52
and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
Acts 2:41
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:47
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 8:8
So there was much joy in that city.
Acts 13:42
As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath.
Acts 15:2
And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question.
Acts 15:31
And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.
Acts 20:13
But going ahead to the ship, we set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for so he had arranged, intending himself to go by land.
Acts 22:10
And I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, 'Rise, and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.'
Acts 28:23
When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.
Romans 11:7
What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened,
Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Romans 15:9-12
and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name."
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I urge you, brothers--you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints--
Ephesians 1:4
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love
Ephesians 1:19
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
Ephesians 2:5-10
even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ--by grace you have been saved--
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers,pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,