Acts 3:12
But when Peter saw it, he answered the people: Men of Israel, why are you astonished at this? or, why do you look so earnestly on us, as if by our own power or godliness we had caused this man to walk?
Matthew 24:22
And unless those days should be made few, no flesh could be saved. But on account of the elect those days shall be made few.
Mark 13:20
And unless the Lord had made those days few, no flesh could be saved: but for the sake of the elect whom he has chosen, he has made those days few.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23
Therefore, let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,
1 Corinthians 15:8-12
Last of all, he was seen by me also, as one untimely born.
2 Corinthians 4:15
For all these afflictions are for your sakes, that the favor which abounds to me, may, through the thanksgiving of the many, abound richly to the glory of God.