For since ancient times they have not heard, nor been obedient. Eye has not seen any god besides You, who works for him who waits for Him.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that everyone believing into Him should not perish but have eternal life.

To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from Heaven; things which angels desire to look into.

How great is Your goodness, which You have treasured up for those who fear You, which You have done for those who trust in You before the sons of men!

And He said to them, You will indeed drink My cup, and be immersed with the immersion that I am immersed with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father.

Then the King will say to those on His right hand, Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

But now they reach forth to a better, that is, a heavenly place. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

We love Him because He first loved us.