Romans 11:28-29

As to the gospel indeed they are enemies on your account, but as to the election they are beloved on account of the fathers.

Ephesians 1:4

according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable 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 to the gospel indeed they are enemies on your account, but as to the election they are beloved on account of the fathers.
Ephesians 1:4
according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable before Him in love: