Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them."
Acts 9:15
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
2 Timothy 1:11
For the sake of this gospel I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.
Acts 8:29
The Spirit told Philip, "Approach that chariot and stay near it."
Acts 14:26
From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.
Acts 22:21
"Then he told me, "Go, because I'll send you far away to the gentiles.'"
Romans 1:1
From: Paul, a servant of Jesus the Messiah, called to be an apostle and set apart for God's gospel,
1 Corinthians 12:11
But one and the same Spirit produces all these results and gives what he wants to each person.
Galatians 1:15
But when God, who set me apart before I was born and who called me by his grace, was pleased
Numbers 8:11-14
"Then Aaron is to present the descendants of Levi as a wave offering before the LORD from the Israelis, because they are to work in the service of the LORD.
Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, to stand in the LORD's presence, to serve, and to bless his name until this day.
1 Samuel 2:11
Then Elkanah went to his house at Ramah, while the boy was ministering to the LORD in the presence of Eli the priest.
1 Chronicles 16:4
In the presence of the ark of the LORD, he appointed some of the descendants of Levi to minister continually by remembering, giving thanks, and praising the LORD God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 16:37-43
Later David left the presence of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD so Asaph and his fellow descendants of Levi could serve the ark there continually each day, doing whatever was required.
Daniel 9:3
"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Matthew 6:16
"Whenever you fast, don't be gloomy like the hypocrites, because they put on sad faces to show others they are fasting. I tell all of you with certainty, they have their full reward!
Matthew 9:14-15
Then John's disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"
Matthew 9:38
So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest."
Luke 2:37
and then as a widow for 84 years. She never left the Temple, but continued to worship there night and day with times of fasting and prayer.
Luke 10:1
After this, the Lord appointed 70 other disciples and was about to send them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place that he intended to go.
Acts 6:4
Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Acts 10:19
Peter was still thinking about the vision when the Spirit told him, "Look! Three men are looking for you.
Acts 10:30
Cornelius replied, "Four days ago at this very hour, three o'clock in the afternoon, I was praying in my home. All at once a man in radiant clothes stood in front of me
Acts 13:3
Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go.
Acts 16:6-7
Because they had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the word in Asia, Paul and Timothy went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
Acts 20:28
Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.
Romans 10:15
And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are those who bring the good news!"
Romans 15:16
to be a minister of the Messiah Jesus to the gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering brought by gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not withhold yourselves from each other unless you agree to do so just for a set time, in order to devote yourselves to prayer. Then you should come together again so that Satan does not tempt you through your lack of self-control.
2 Corinthians 6:5
in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger;
2 Corinthians 11:27
in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger, thirst, many periods of fasting, coldness, and nakedness.
Galatians 2:8-9
For the one who worked through Peter by making him an apostle to the circumcised also worked through me by sending me to the gentiles.
Ephesians 3:7
I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power.
Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord."
1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed to be an announcer, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the gentiles. (I am telling you the truth. I am not lying.)
2 Timothy 2:2
What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.
Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself but he is called to it by God, just as Aaron was.