Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.

Acts 13:2

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Ephesians 3:7-8

Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power.

Romans 1:5

through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,

Romans 11:13

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry

Galatians 1:15-16

But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace,

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Acts 22:21

And he said to me, 'Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"

2 Timothy 4:16-17

At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!

Exodus 4:12-14

Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak."

Jeremiah 1:5

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."

Jeremiah 1:7

But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a youth'; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.

Jonah 3:1-2

Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Matthew 10:18

and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.

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 abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Acts 21:19

After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

Acts 25:22-11

Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear the man myself.""Tomorrow," said he, "you will hear him."

Acts 26:17-20

delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles--to whom I am sending you

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."

Acts 27:24

and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'

Acts 28:17-1

After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Romans 1:13-15

I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 9:21-24

Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?

Romans 15:15-21

But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.

Galatians 1:1

Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--

Galatians 2:7-9

On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised

Colossians 1:25-29

of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,

2 Timothy 1:11

for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

2 Timothy 2:20-21

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful."

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
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
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 abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,
Romans 9:21
Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?
Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--
2 Timothy 1:11
for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,
2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful."

To bear

Acts 21:19
After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Acts 22:21
And he said to me, 'Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
Acts 26:17
delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles--to whom I am sending you
Romans 1:5
through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,
Romans 11:13
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry
Romans 15:15
But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.
Galatians 2:7
On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised
Ephesians 3:7
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power.
Colossians 1:25
of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,
1 Timothy 2:7
For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

And kings

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear the man myself.""Tomorrow," said he, "you will hear him."
Acts 26:1
So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:
Acts 27:24
and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'
Matthew 10:18
and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!

The children

Acts 28:17
After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

General references

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear the man myself.""Tomorrow," said he, "you will hear him."
Romans 3:29
Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
2 Timothy 1:11
for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

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