Matthew 11:26

"Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"

"Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:"

"According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:"

"Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth."

"In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:"

"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."

"Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. he giveth...: Heb. he answereth not"

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