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
and as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.
John 15:16
Ye did not first choose me, but I chose you, and have appointed you to go forth, and bear fruit, and that your fruit should be lasting: that whatsoever ye ask the Father in my name, He may give it you.
Romans 1:1
Paul a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,
Romans 9:21
Hath not the potter power over the clay, out of the same mass to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor?
Galatians 1:1
Paul an apostle (not from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
2 Timothy 1:11
and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles:
2 Timothy 2:4
No one, that enters into military service, embarrasseth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.
Revelation 17:14
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and those that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

To bear

Acts 21:19
And when he had saluted them, he gave a particular narrative of the things which God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.
Acts 22:21
But he said unto me, Go away; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.---
Acts 26:17
delivering thee from the people and from the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee,
Romans 1:5
by whom we have received grace and apostleship to preach the obedience of faith for his name's sake, to all nations;
Romans 11:13
For I speak to you Gentiles: inasmuch indeed as I am the apostle of the Gentiles,
Romans 15:15
However, I have written to you, brethren, somewhat the more freely, in reminding you of your duty; because of the favor bestowed upon me by God,
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his favor to me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
Galatians 2:7
But on the contrary, seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision;
Ephesians 3:7
of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God conferred on me by the effectual operation of his power.
Colossians 1:25
Of which I was made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I might fully declare the word of God:
1 Timothy 2:7
for which I was appointed a herald and an apostle. I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not; I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

And kings

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus, I should be willing to hear the man myself. And he said, thou shalt hear him to-morrow.
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, thus made his defence,
Acts 27:24
Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Cesar, and behold God hath given thee all that are sailing with thee.
Matthew 10:18
And ye shall be brought before governors and kings on my account, for a testimony to them and to the nations:
2 Timothy 4:16
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!

The children

Acts 28:17
And after three days Paul called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were come together, he said unto them, Brethren, though I have done nothing against the people of the Jews, or the customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans:

General references

Acts 25:22
Then Agrippa said to Festus, I should be willing to hear the man myself. And he said, thou shalt hear him to-morrow.
Romans 3:29
or is He the God of the Jews only, and not also of the Gentiles?
2 Timothy 1:11
and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles: