Romans 8:31
What then should we conclude from this? [Just this]: If God is on our side, who can [successfully] oppose us?
Romans 9:13
Just as it is written [Mal. 1:2-3], "I [i.e., God] loved Jacob, but hated Esau."
Romans 11:28
Now in response to the [proclamation of the] good news [about Christ], the Jews became [God's] enemies for the sake of you [Gentiles]. But concerning [God's] select people, these Jews became [God's] dearly loved ones for the sake of their forefathers [i.e, who believed God's promises regarding their descendants].
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our insignificant troubles [here on earth], which last only a short time, are producing for us an immeasurable, never ending [counter-] weight of splendor [i.e., in heaven. See Rom. 8:18].
Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who has great love for us and abundant mercy [toward us],