1 Corinthians 1:21

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them.

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness,

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Him

But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save me unto His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? That salvation, first spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard,

Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

And the prayer offered in faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.