John 10:27-29
and I know them, and they follow me.
John 12:26
If any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: and if any one serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 17:11
And as I am to be no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to Thee, Holy Father, keep by thy name those whom Thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
Romans 9:18
So then He hath mercy on whom He pleaseth, and whom He will, He hardeneth.
Romans 9:23-24
and that He might make known the riches of his glory in the vessels of mercy, which He hath prepared for glory?
Romans 15:12-13
And again Esaias saith, "There shall be a root of Jesse, and one that shall rise to rule over the Gentiles: in Him shall the Gentiles trust."
Ephesians 1:12-13
that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
1 Peter 5:3-5
nor as lording it over the people, but being examples to the flock.