1 Chronicles 12:17-18
12:17 David went out to meet them and said,
“If you come to me in peace and want to help me, then I will make an alliance with you.
But if you come to betray me to my enemies when I have not harmed you,
may the God of our ancestors
take notice and judge!”
12:18 But a spirit
empowered
Amasai, the leader of the thirty warriors, and he said:
“We are yours, O David!
We support you, O son of Jesse!
May you greatly prosper!
May those who help you prosper!
Indeed your God helps you!”
So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.
John 21:15-17
Peter’s Restoration
21:15 Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?” He replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him, “Feed my lambs.”
21:16 Jesus said a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd my sheep.”
21:17 Jesus said a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” and said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep.
Galatians 4:12
4:12 I beg you, brothers and sisters,
become like me, because I have become like you. You have done me no wrong!