Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, for [to do] so {was your gracious will}.

Job 33:13

Why do you contend against him, that he will not answer all a person's words?

Isaiah 46:10

who from [the] beginning declares [the] end, and from before, [things] that have not been done, who says, 'My plan shall stand,' and, 'I will accomplish all my wishes,'

Luke 10:21

At [that] same time he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these [things] from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to young children. Yes, Father, for this was pleasing before you.

Romans 9:18

Consequently therefore, he has mercy on whomever he wishes, and he hardens whomever he wishes.

Romans 11:33-36

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

Ephesians 1:9

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in him,

Ephesians 1:11

in whom also we were chosen, having been predestined according to the purpose of the One who works all [things] according to the counsel of his will,

Ephesians 3:11

according to the purpose of the ages which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

2 Timothy 1:9

who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

General references

Romans 9:16
Consequently therefore, {it does not depend on the} one who wills or on the one who runs, but on God who shows mercy.
Colossians 1:19
because he was well pleased [for] all the fullness to dwell in him,