John 10:27-29
My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them and they follow me,
John 12:26
If anyone serves me, he must follow me, and wherever I am found, my servant must be also. If anyone serves me, my Father will show him honor.
John 17:11
Now I am to be no longer in this world, but they are to remain in the world, while I return to you. Holy Father, keep them by your power which you gave me, so that they may be one just as we are.
Romans 9:18
So he has mercy on anyone he pleases, and hardens the heart of anyone he pleases.
Romans 9:23-24
so as to show all the wealth of his glory in dealing with the objects of his mercy, whom he has prepared from the beginning to share his glory,
Romans 15:12-13
Again Isaiah says, "The descendant of Jesse will come, The one who is to rise to rule the heathen; The heathen will set their hopes on him."
Ephesians 1:12-13
to win praise for his glory, by having been the first to believe in Christ.
1 Peter 5:3-5
and not as tyrannizing over those in your charge but proving models for the flock;