O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee; how often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen gathereth 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? will their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

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 as weak, that I might gain the weak: I have become 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 to thyself and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou wilt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

General references

I receive not honor from men.

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