Bible Verses about Calling

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

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16	You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. obedience prayer fruitfulness
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. faithfulness Word of God promises

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28	We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. love God
And the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29	God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. humility world pride
To which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14	For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. evangelism
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. 1 Peter 2:21	For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. suffering following obedience
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus
Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. 2 Timothy 1:9	Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. grace holiness salvation
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11	Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. obedience kingdom reward
I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am,’ To a nation that was not called by My name. Isaiah 65:1	I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that did not call on my name. seeking listening
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9	God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus reliability God
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling. Ephesians 4:4	There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling. Spirit hope body
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life
Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. speaking blessing
Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism