John 10:27-29
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.
John 17:11
And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name the name you gave me that they may be one, even as we are one.
Romans 9:18
Therefore he has mercy on whom he wills, and he hardens the heart of whom he wills.
Romans 9:23-24
in order to make known the riches of his glory for the vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory,
Romans 15:12-13
And again, Isaiah says: "There shall be a root of Jesse; and he who shall rise to rule over the Gentiles, in him the Gentiles shall hope."
Ephesians 1:12-13
in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of his glory.
1 Peter 5:3-5
not as lording it over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.