Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases
The upright see and rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths.
He said The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, 'though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.'
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.