Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed.
Romans 8:29-30
because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
Psalm 138:2
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.
Matthew 28:16
So the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain Jesus had designated.
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:
Luke 7:8
For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this one, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it."
John 10:16
I have other sheep that do not come from this sheepfold. I must bring them too, and they will listen to my voice, so that there will be one flock and one shepherd.
John 10:26-27
But you refuse to believe because you are not my sheep.
John 11:52
and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)
Acts 2:41
So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added.
Acts 2:47
praising God and having the good will of all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.
Acts 8:8
So there was great joy in that city.
Acts 13:42
As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people were urging them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.
Acts 15:2
When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.
Acts 15:31
When they read it aloud, the people rejoiced at its encouragement.
Acts 20:13
We went on ahead to the ship and put out to sea for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for he had arranged it this way. He himself was intending to go there by land.
Acts 22:10
So I asked, 'What should I do, Lord?' The Lord said to me, 'Get up and go to Damascus; there you will be told about everything that you have been designated to do.'
Acts 28:23
They set a day to meet with him, and they came to him where he was staying in even greater numbers. From morning until evening he explained things to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets.
Romans 11:7
What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was diligently seeking, but the elect obtained it. The rest were hardened,
Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
Romans 15:9-12
and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name."
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
Ephesians 1:4
For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.
Ephesians 1:19
and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.
Ephesians 2:5-10
even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ -- by grace you are saved! --
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord's message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,