Acts 15:14
Simeon has explained how God first concerned himself to select from among the Gentiles a people for his name.
Isaiah 43:21
the people whom I formed for myself, so they might praise me."
2 Peter 1:1
From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.
Isaiah 55:11-13
In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend."
Luke 1:68
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because he has come to help and has redeemed his people.
Luke 1:78
Because of our God's tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high
Luke 2:31-32
that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
Acts 15:7-9
After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.
Romans 1:5
Through him we have received grace and our apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name.
Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen.
1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.