Bible Verses about “god calling people”

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

“‹But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.›”

“¶ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.”

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.”

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”

“¶ But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.”

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”

“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

“But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”

“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;”

“[Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”

“So we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”

“Or ministry, [let us wait] on [our] ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;”

“Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”

“[Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:”

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”

“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

“And he said unto them, ‹Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.›”

“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”

“[Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”

“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.”

“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”

“Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;”

“But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:”

“I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;”

“‹No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.›”

“Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”

“‹For many are called, but few› [are] ‹chosen.›”

“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”

“And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.”

“For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

“¶ Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.”

“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with [them], and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”