Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.

Luke 10:21

At that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it was your good pleasure.

Romans 9:18

Therefore he has mercy on whom he wills, and he hardens the heart of whom he wills.

Romans 11:33-36

Oh, the depth of the riches and of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and his ways past finding out!

Ephesians 1:9

he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,

Ephesians 1:11

also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will,

Ephesians 3:11

This was according to the eternal purpose which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

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Summary

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

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Bible References

General references

Romans 9:16
So it depends not upon man's will or exertion, but upon God's mercy.
Colossians 1:19
For all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell in him