John 10:27-29
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 12:26
If any one may minister unto me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my minister be: if any one may minister unto me, the Father will honor him.
John 17:11
And I am no longer in the world, and they are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them through my name whom thou hast given unto me, in order that they may be one, as we are.
Romans 9:18
Then therefore he has mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.
Romans 9:23-24
and in order that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared unto glory?
Romans 15:12-13
And again, Isaiah says, There shall be the root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to rule over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles hope.
Ephesians 1:12-13
that we should be unto the praise of his glory, who first exercised hope in Christ:
1 Peter 5:3-5
Not as domineering over the heritages, but having become examples of the flock: