Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent to thee: how often have I desired to gather thy children together, as a bird gathers her young under her wings, and you refused.

For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

What, indeed, if some have been unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness overthrow the faithfulness of God?

Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved.

Be not overcome by evil; but overcome evil with good.

to the weak I became like one who was weak, that I might gain the weak: I have become all things to all men, that I may, by all means, save some.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

Take heed to yourself, and to your teaching; continue in them; for by doing this, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.

General references

I receive not honor from men.

John having first preached, before his coming, the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.