Acts 9:15

The Lord said to him: Be on your way. This man is a chosen vessel to bear my name to the people of the nations, and kings and the children of Israel.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.

Ephesians 3:7-8

I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace that was given me according to the working of his power.

Romans 1:5

Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.

Romans 11:13

I speak to you people of the nations. For I am the apostle to the nations and I glorify (honor) (praise) (celebrate) my ministry.

Galatians 1:15-16

It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace.

1 Timothy 2:7

Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith.

Acts 22:21

The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'

2 Timothy 4:16-17

At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

Exodus 4:12-14

Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth. I will teach you what you are to say.

Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.

Jeremiah 1:7

Jehovah said to me: 'Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go wherever I send you. You must say whatever I command you to say.

Jonah 3:1-2

The word of Jehovah came to Jonah a second time:

Matthew 10:18

You will be taken before governors and kings for my sake. This will serve as a testimony to them and to the people of the nations.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and appointed you. You should go and bear fruit and your fruit should remain. Whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

Acts 21:19

After Paul greeted them he reported in detail what God had done among the nations through his ministry.

Acts 25:22-11

Then Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man myself. Festus replied: Tomorrow, you will hear him.

Acts 26:17-20

I will rescue you from the people and the nations. I am sending you to them.

Acts 26:32

Then Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.

Acts 27:24

He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.

Acts 28:17-1

Then after three days he sent for the chief men of the Jews. When they assembled, he said to them: My brothers, though I had done nothing against the people or the ways of our fathers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

Romans 1:13-15

I want you to know, brothers, that I was often determined to come to you, but was hindered until now, that I might have some fruit among you as well as the rest of the nations.

Romans 9:21-24

Or does the potter not have authority over the clay? Can he make out of the same lump one vessel to honor, and another for common use? (Jeremiah 18:6)

Romans 15:15-21

Nevertheless, brothers, I have written more boldly to you on some points, keeping you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me from God,

1 Corinthians 15:10

By the divine influence of God I am what I am. His grace was not given to me in vain for I labored more than all of them. Yet it was not I. It was the divine influence and favor of God in me.

Galatians 1:1

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

Galatians 2:7-9

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the good news to people who are not circumcised. Just as Peter had been entrusted with the good news to the people who are circumcised.

Colossians 1:25-29

God gave me this stewardship to perform for your good. He has made me a servant of the congregation. It is for the task of fully proclaiming the word of God.

2 Timothy 1:11

I was appointed to be a messenger of this good news, an apostle, and a teacher.

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

2 Timothy 2:20-21

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.

Revelation 17:14

They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are 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
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.
John 15:16
You did not choose me. I chose you and appointed you. You should go and bear fruit and your fruit should remain. Whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed (set apart) for the good news of God,
Romans 9:21
Or does the potter not have authority over the clay? Can he make out of the same lump one vessel to honor, and another for common use? (Jeremiah 18:6)
Galatians 1:1
From Paul, who is an apostle not from men nor through men but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.
2 Timothy 1:11
I was appointed to be a messenger of this good news, an apostle, and a teacher.
2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome (conquer) them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. Those who are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

To bear

Acts 21:19
After Paul greeted them he reported in detail what God had done among the nations through his ministry.
Acts 22:21
The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
Acts 26:17
I will rescue you from the people and the nations. I am sending you to them.
Romans 1:5
Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.
Romans 11:13
I speak to you people of the nations. For I am the apostle to the nations and I glorify (honor) (praise) (celebrate) my ministry.
Romans 15:15
Nevertheless, brothers, I have written more boldly to you on some points, keeping you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me from God,
1 Corinthians 15:10
By the divine influence of God I am what I am. His grace was not given to me in vain for I labored more than all of them. Yet it was not I. It was the divine influence and favor of God in me.
Galatians 2:7
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the good news to people who are not circumcised. Just as Peter had been entrusted with the good news to the people who are circumcised.
Ephesians 3:7
I was made a minister, according to the gift of God's grace that was given me according to the working of his power.
Colossians 1:25
God gave me this stewardship to perform for your good. He has made me a servant of the congregation. It is for the task of fully proclaiming the word of God.
1 Timothy 2:7
Because of this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle. What I say is true, not false, and I am a teacher of the nations in the true faith.

And kings

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man myself. Festus replied: Tomorrow, you will hear him.
Acts 26:1
Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched out his arm and began his defense,
Acts 27:24
He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.
Matthew 10:18
You will be taken before governors and kings for my sake. This will serve as a testimony to them and to the people of the nations.
2 Timothy 4:16
At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

The children

Acts 28:17
Then after three days he sent for the chief men of the Jews. When they assembled, he said to them: My brothers, though I had done nothing against the people or the ways of our fathers, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

General references

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man myself. Festus replied: Tomorrow, you will hear him.
Romans 3:29
Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the nations also? Yes, of the nations also.
2 Timothy 1:11
I was appointed to be a messenger of this good news, an apostle, and a teacher.