John 15:16

it was not you that chose me, but I that chose you, and establish'd you, that your travels may be fruitful, and your fruit be lasting: so that whatever ye shall ask of the father for my sake, he will give it you.

Acts 13:2

as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy spirit said to them, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have destin'd them.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, chosen to declare the gospel dispensation,

Romans 12:7

if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth,

2 Corinthians 6:17

wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

Galatians 1:15

but when it pleased God, who ordained me from my birth, and called me by his especial favour, to reveal his son to me,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.

To stand

Bible References

Time the lord

John 15:16
it was not you that chose me, but I that chose you, and establish'd you, that your travels may be fruitful, and your fruit be lasting: so that whatever ye shall ask of the father for my sake, he will give it you.
Acts 13:2
as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy spirit said to them, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have destin'd them.
Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, chosen to declare the gospel dispensation,
2 Corinthians 6:17
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
Galatians 1:15
but when it pleased God, who ordained me from my birth, and called me by his especial favour, to reveal his son to me,

To stand

Romans 12:7
if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth,