John 10:27-29
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me;
John 12:26
If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honor him.
John 17:11
Now I am to be in this world no longer, but they are still to be in the world, and I am to come to thee. Holy Father, keep them by that revelation of thy Name which thou has given me, that they may be one, as we are.
Romans 9:18
So, then, where God wills, he takes pity, and where he wills, he hardens the heart.
Romans 9:23-24
So as to make known his surpassing glory in dealing with the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared beforehand for glory,
Romans 15:12-13
Again, Isaiah says--'There shall be a Scion of the house of Jesse, One who is to arise to rule the Gentiles; on him shall the Gentiles rest their hopes.'
Ephesians 1:12-13
That we should enhance his glory--we who have been the first to rest our hopes on the Christ.
1 Peter 5:3-5
not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.