Romans 11:28-29

So far as the gospel goes, they are enemies of God ??which is to your advantage; but so far as election goes, they are beloved for their father's sake.

Ephesians 1:4

He chose us in him ere the world was founded, to be consecrated and unblemished in his sight,

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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
So far as the gospel goes, they are enemies of God ??which is to your advantage; but so far as election goes, they are beloved for their father's sake.
Ephesians 1:4
He chose us in him ere the world was founded, to be consecrated and unblemished in his sight,