Matthew 7:14

whereas the gate is narrow, and the way troublesome, which leadeth into life, and few there be that find it.

Luke 12:32

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Romans 9:11-15

(when the children were not yet born, nor had done either good or evil, that the purpose of God according to his choice might abide, not on account of works, but of Him that calleth,) it was said to her, the elder shall serve the younger:

Romans 9:18

So then He hath mercy on whom He pleaseth, and whom He will, He hardeneth.

Romans 9:21

Hath not the potter power over the clay, out of the same mass to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor?

Romans 9:27-29

And Esaias crieth out concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant shall be saved.

Romans 11:6

And if by grace, it is no more of works: for then grace is no longer grace. But if of works, it is no more grace: for then work is no longer work.

1 John 3:1

Behold then what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God: though for this reason the world knoweth us not, because it knew not Him.

1 John 4:10

Herein is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people:

Bible References

Ye were

Matthew 7:14
whereas the gate is narrow, and the way troublesome, which leadeth into life, and few there be that find it.
Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Romans 9:27
And Esaias crieth out concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant shall be saved.