O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children, 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 in his name should be preached repentance and remission of sins to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

For what if some did not believe? shall their incredulity make the faithfulness of God of no 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 the weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might by every means save some.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:

Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee.

General references

Though I desire not applause from men:

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