Romans 11:28-29

As measured by the good news the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes, but as measured by God's choice they are His beloved because of their forefathers,

Ephesians 1:4

Through Him He picked us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in His sight 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 measured by the good news the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes, but as measured by God's choice they are His beloved because of their forefathers,
Ephesians 1:4
Through Him He picked us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in His sight in love.