Romans 8:23; Romans 11:16; Romans 16:5

Romans 8:23

23 And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.

Romans 11:16

16 If the first piece of dough is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy, the branches are too.

Romans 16:5

5 also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.