Bible Verses about Calling

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you… John 15:16

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You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
John 15:16 obedience prayer fruitfulness
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 faithfulness Word of God promises

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 love God
God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29 humility world pride
He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 evangelism
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:21 suffering following obedience
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 reward Jesus
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.
2 Timothy 1:9 grace holiness salvation
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:10-11 obedience kingdom reward
I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me;
I was found by those who did not seek me.
To a nation that did not call on my name,
I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’
Isaiah 65:1 seeking listening
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9 Jesus reliability God
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.
Ephesians 4:4 Spirit hope body
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 holiness life
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 speaking blessing
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:38 forgiveness Spirit baptism