Matthew 11:26

yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

Job 33:13

Why do you contend against him, saying, 'He will answer none of man's words'?

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'

Luke 10:21

In that same hour he 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 understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

Romans 9:18

So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

Romans 11:33-36

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

Ephesians 1:9

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ

Ephesians 1:11

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

Ephesians 3:11

This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

2 Timothy 1:9

who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

General references

Romans 9:16
So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
Colossians 1:19
For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,

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