Colossians 1:24,colossians 1:28,colossians 1:29,colossians 1:3,colossians 1:4

Ephesians 5:27 NIV
and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

Jeremiah 3:15 NIV
Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.

Romans 5:3 NIV
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;