O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kills the prophets, and stones them that are sent unto you; how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen does gather her brood under her wings, and you would not!

For the Son of man came 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.

For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?

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

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

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

Take heed unto yourself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

General references

I receive not honor from men.

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.