Romans 4:20 (NCV)
He never doubted that God would keep his promise, and he never stopped believing. He grew stronger in his faith and gave praise to God.
Romans 8:17 (NCV)
If we are God's children, we will receive blessings from God together with Christ. But we must suffer as Christ suffered so that we will have glory as Christ has glory.
Romans 9:15 (NCV)
God said to Moses, "I will show kindness to anyone whom I want to show kindness, and I will show mercy to whom I want to show mercy."
Romans 9:11 (NASB)
for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls,