John 10:27-29
My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me,
John 12:26
If any man serves me let him follow me; and where I am there also shall my servant be. If anyone serves me, him will the Father honor.
John 17:11
And I am no longer in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep in thy name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one as we also are.
Romans 9:18
He therefore has mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.
Romans 9:23-24
and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared for glory,
Romans 15:12-13
And again, Isaiah says, There shall be a root of Jesse and he shall stand up to rule nations, in him shall nations hope.
Ephesians 1:12-13
that we should be for a praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ;
1 Peter 5:3-5
not as having a lordship over God's inheritance but being examples to the flock;