³ The Lord appeared to us in the past,[1] saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

³ met God out looking for them!" God told them, "I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!

³ Long ago the Lord said to Israel: "I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.