Bible Verses about Calling

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that… John 15:16

You didn’t 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 will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to 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. obedience prayer fruitfulness
He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. faithfulness Word of God promises

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	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. love God
God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, that no flesh should boast before God. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29	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. humility world pride
To which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14	To which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. evangelism
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21	For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. suffering following obedience
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus
Who 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 times eternal. 2 Timothy 1:9	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. grace holiness salvation
Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11	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. obedience kingdom reward
I am inquired of by those who didn’t ask. I am found by those who didn’t seek me. I said, ‘See me, see me,’ to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah 65:1	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. seeking listening
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9	God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus reliability God
There is one body and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling. Ephesians 4:4	There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling. Spirit hope body
But just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior, because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	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.” holiness life
Not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	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. speaking blessing
Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	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.” forgiveness Spirit baptism