"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those, who are sent unto thee: how often would I have gather'd thy children together, as a hen gathers 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 preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

for what if some betrayed their trust? shall their unfaithfulness render

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

be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.

to the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men.

for such offices are commendable, and agreeable to God our saviour,

take care how you behave, and what you teach. persevere in these duties: for by the practice of them, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.

General references

I do not by this seek your applause.

before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.