Luke 19:10

For the Son of man came to search for and save those who were lost."

Matthew 13:11-12

He replied, "You disciples are being given an understanding of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but the crowds of people are not.

John 10:16

I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].

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For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.

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Matthew 13:11
He replied, "You disciples are being given an understanding of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but the crowds of people are not.
Luke 19:10
For the Son of man came to search for and save those who were lost."
John 10:16
I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].