'There was heard a voice in Ramah, crying and loud lamentation. Rachel is weeping for her children, she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.' (v. 18)
'... but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace.' (vs 8-9)
‘Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. (vs 57-58)