O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

For the Son of man is 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.

For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith 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 Saviour;

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

General references

I receive not honour from men.

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