Romans 11:28-29

As regards the gospel they are enemies of God, for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.

Ephesians 1:4

just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him. In love

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Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

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Romans 11:28
As regards the gospel they are enemies of God, for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.
Ephesians 1:4
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before him. In love