Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, "Go; I have chosen him to be the means of bringing my Name before the Gentiles and their kings as well as before the sons of Israel.

Acts 13:2

As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Come! set me apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Ephesians 3:7-8

Such is the gospel which I was called to serve by the endowment of God's grace which was vouchsafed me, by the energy of his power;

Romans 1:5

through whom I have received the favour of my commission to promote obedience to the faith for his sake among all the Gentiles,

Romans 11:13

I tell you this, you Gentiles, that as an apostle to the Gentiles I lay great stress on my office,

Galatians 1:15-16

But the God who had set me apart from my very birth called me by his grace,

1 Timothy 2:7

and I was appointed to be its herald and apostle (I am not telling a lie, it is quite true), to teach the Gentiles faith and truth.

Acts 22:21

But he said to me, 'Go; I will send you afar to the Gentiles ????'"

2 Timothy 4:16-17

The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!

Matthew 10:18

and you will be haled before governors and kings for my sake ??it will be a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.

John 15:16

You have not chosen me, it is I who have chosen you, appointing you to go and bear fruit ??fruit that lasts, so that the Father may grant you whatever you ask in my name.

Acts 21:19

and after saluting them Paul described in detail what God had done by means of his ministry among the Gentiles.

Acts 25:22-11

"I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa to Festus. "You shall hear him to-morrow," said Festus.

Acts 26:17-20

I will rescue you from the People and also from the Gentiles ??to whom I send you,

Acts 26:32

"He might have been released," said Agrippa to Festus, "if he had not appealed to Caesar."

Acts 27:24

saying, 'Have no fear, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And God has granted you the lives of all your fellow-voyagers.'

Acts 28:17-1

Three days later, he called the leading Jews together, and when they met he said to them, "Brothers, although I have done nothing against the People or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem.

Romans 1:13-15

Brothers, I would like you to understand that I have often purposed to come to you (though up till now I have been prevented) so as to have some results among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 9:21-24

What! has the potter no right over the clay? Has he no right to make out of the same lump one vessel for a noble purpose and another for a menial?

Romans 15:15-21

Still, by way of refreshing your memory, I have written you with a certain freedom, in virtue of my divine commission

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by God's grace I am what I am. The grace he showed me did not go for nothing; no, I have done far more work than all of them ??though it was not I but God's grace at my side.

Galatians 1:1

PAUL an apostle ??not appointed by men nor commissioned by any man but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead, ??2 with all the brothers who are beside me, to the churches of Galatia;

Galatians 2:7-9

On the contrary, when they saw I had been entrusted with the gospel for the benefit of the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been for the circumcised

Colossians 1:25-29

for I am a minister of the church by the divine commission which has been granted me in your interests, to make a full presentation of God's message ??26 of that open secret which, though concealed from ages and generations of old, has now been disclosed to the saints of God.

2 Timothy 1:11

Of that gospel I have been appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander.

2 Timothy 2:20-21

In any great house there are indeed vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for noble, some for menial service.

Revelation 17:14

They will wage war on the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings ??the Lamb and the elect, the chosen, the faithful who are with him."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

The children

Bible References

A chosen

Acts 13:2
As they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Come! set me apart Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
John 15:16
are placed in the middle of verse 13:31] "I am the real Vine, and my Father is the vine-dresser;
Romans 1:1
PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God
Romans 9:21
What! has the potter no right over the clay? Has he no right to make out of the same lump one vessel for a noble purpose and another for a menial?
Galatians 1:1
PAUL an apostle ??not appointed by men nor commissioned by any man but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead, ??2 with all the brothers who are beside me, to the churches of Galatia;
2 Timothy 1:11
Of that gospel I have been appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,
2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander.
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war on the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings ??the Lamb and the elect, the chosen, the faithful who are with him."

To bear

Acts 21:19
and after saluting them Paul described in detail what God had done by means of his ministry among the Gentiles.
Acts 22:21
But he said to me, 'Go; I will send you afar to the Gentiles ????'"
Acts 26:17
I will rescue you from the People and also from the Gentiles ??to whom I send you,
Romans 1:5
through whom I have received the favour of my commission to promote obedience to the faith for his sake among all the Gentiles,
Romans 11:13
I tell you this, you Gentiles, that as an apostle to the Gentiles I lay great stress on my office,
Romans 15:15
Still, by way of refreshing your memory, I have written you with a certain freedom, in virtue of my divine commission
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by God's grace I am what I am. The grace he showed me did not go for nothing; no, I have done far more work than all of them ??though it was not I but God's grace at my side.
Galatians 2:7
On the contrary, when they saw I had been entrusted with the gospel for the benefit of the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been for the circumcised
Ephesians 3:7
Such is the gospel which I was called to serve by the endowment of God's grace which was vouchsafed me, by the energy of his power;
Colossians 1:25
for I am a minister of the church by the divine commission which has been granted me in your interests, to make a full presentation of God's message ??26 of that open secret which, though concealed from ages and generations of old, has now been disclosed to the saints of God.
1 Timothy 2:7
and I was appointed to be its herald and apostle (I am not telling a lie, it is quite true), to teach the Gentiles faith and truth.

And kings

Acts 25:22
"I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa to Festus. "You shall hear him to-morrow," said Festus.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have our permission to speak upon your own behalf." At this Paul stretched out his hand and began his defence.
Acts 27:24
saying, 'Have no fear, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And God has granted you the lives of all your fellow-voyagers.'
Matthew 10:18
and you will be haled before governors and kings for my sake ??it will be a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
2 Timothy 4:16
The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!

The children

Acts 28:17
Three days later, he called the leading Jews together, and when they met he said to them, "Brothers, although I have done nothing against the People or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem.

General references

Acts 25:22
"I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa to Festus. "You shall hear him to-morrow," said Festus.
Romans 3:29
Or is God only the God of Jews? Is he not the God of the Gentiles as well? Surely he is.
2 Timothy 1:11
Of that gospel I have been appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,