Jeremiah 13:17
13:17 But if you will not pay attention to this warning,
I will weep alone because of your arrogant pride.
I will weep bitterly and my eyes will overflow with tears
because you, the Lord’s flock, will be carried into exile.”
Luke 19:41-42
Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem under Judgment
19:41 Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,
19:42 saying, “If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
John 5:34
5:34 (I do not accept
human testimony, but I say this so that you may be saved.)
Romans 9:1-3
Israel’s Rejection Considered
9:1 I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit –
9:2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
9:3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed – cut off from Christ – for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,
Romans 10:1
10:1 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.
Colossians 1:28
1:28 We proclaim him by instructing
and teaching
all people
with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature
in Christ.