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 God’s choice is not dependent on human will, nor on human effort [the totality of human striving], but on God who shows mercy [to whomever He chooses—it is His sovereign gift].
Colossians 1:19
For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son),