“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

— Romans 10:17

“He must increase, but I must decrease.”

— John 3:30

“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen."”

— Matthew 20:16

“He said to them, "Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed,…”

— Matthew 17:20

“But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sin…”

— Matthew 9:13