John 3:27
John replied to them, "A person cannot receive anything, unless it has been given to him from [God in] heaven.
Romans 15:15-16
But I have written to you quite boldly in some places to remind you [of certain things], because of the favor shown to me by God,
Ephesians 3:8
This favor of preaching the unfathomable riches of Christ to the Gentiles was given to me [even though] I am the least significant of all saints [i.e., God's holy people].
Hebrews 5:4
And no one takes on himself the honor [of head priest], but [he is appointed only] when he is called by God, as was the case with Aaron.
Hebrews 9:3-6
And behind the second curtain [of] the Tabernacle was [a room] called the "Holy of Holies."