Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: