Romans 11:28-29

As concerning the gospel indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.

Ephesians 1:4

as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should 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 concerning the gospel indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.
Ephesians 1:4
as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love: