And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified.

If anyone has an ear, he had better listen!

He sent another, and that one they killed. This happened to many others, some of whom were beaten, others killed.

and the rest were to follow, some on planks and some on pieces of the ship. And in this way all were brought safely to land.

until the day he was taken up to heaven, after he had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.

But there are some Jews from the province of Asia who should be here before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

And have mercy on those who waver;

save others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy on others, coupled with a fear of God, hating even the clothes stained by the flesh.

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

Now Jesus went up the mountain and called for those he wanted, and they came to him.

He appointed twelve (whom he named apostles), so that they would be with him and he could send them to preach

Then he said to them, “What are these matters you are discussing so intently as you walk along?” And they stood still, looking sad.

For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.

He said this to fulfill the word he had spoken, “I have not lost a single one of those whom you gave me.”