Acts 13:48
When the gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord. Meanwhile, all who had been destined 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 the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
Psalm 138:2
I will bow down in worship toward your holy Temple and give thanks to your name for your gracious love and truth, for you have done great things to carry out your word consistent with your name.
Matthew 28:16
The eleven disciples went into Galilee to the hillside to which Jesus had directed them.
Luke 2:10-11
Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
Luke 7:8
because I, too, am a man under authority and have soldiers under me. I say to one "Go' and he goes, to another "Come' and he comes, and to my servant "Do this' and he does it."
John 10:16
I have other sheep that don't belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they'll listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd.
John 10:26-27
but you don't believe, because you don't belong to my sheep.
John 11:52
and not only for the nation, but that he would also gather into one the children of God who were scattered abroad.
Acts 2:41
So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.
Acts 2:47
They were praising God and enjoying the good will of all the people. Every day the Lord was adding to their number those who were being saved.
Acts 8:8
As a result, there was great rejoicing in that city.
Acts 13:42
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept urging them to tell them the same things the next Sabbath.
Acts 15:2
Paul and Barnabas had quite a dispute and argument with them. So Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to confer with the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 15:31
When the people read it, they were pleased with how the letter encouraged them.
Acts 20:13
We proceeded to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we intended to pick up Paul. He had arranged it this way, since he had planned to travel there on foot.
Acts 22:10
"Then I asked, "What am I to do, Lord?'
Acts 28:23
So they set a day to meet with Paul and came out in large numbers to see him where he was staying.
Romans 11:7
What, then, does this mean? It means that Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking, but the selected group obtained it while the rest were hardened.
Romans 13:1
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Romans 15:9-12
so that the gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "That is why I will praise you among the gentiles; I will sing praises to your name."
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I urge you, brothers for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints
Ephesians 1:4
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
Ephesians 1:19
and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,
Ephesians 2:5-10
even when we were dead because of our offenses, made us alive together with the Messiah (by grace you have been saved),
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.