John 15:16

God's Word

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you. I have appointed you to go, to produce fruit that will last, and to ask the Father in my name to give you whatever you ask for.

Cross References

Genesis 18:18

After all, Abraham is going to become a great and mighty nation and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed.

Psalm 145:4

One generation will praise your deeds to the next. Each generation will talk about your mighty acts.

Psalm 71:18

Even when I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me live to tell the people of this age what your strength has accomplished, to tell about your power to all who will come.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.

Isaiah 27:6

In times to come Jacob will take root. Israel will blossom, bud, and fill the whole world with fruit.

Micah 5:7

Then the few people left from Jacob will be among many people like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass. They do not put their hope in humans or wait for mortals.

Matthew 21:22

Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.

Luke 6:13

When it was day, he called his disciples. He chose twelve of them and called them apostles.

John 13:18

“I’m not talking about all of you. I know the people I’ve chosen ⌞to be apostles⌟. However, I’ve made my choice so that Scripture will come true. It says, ‘The one who eats my bread has turned against me.’

John 15:19

If you had anything in common with the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But you don’t have anything in common with the world. I chose you from the world, and that’s why the world hates you.

John 15:5

“I am the vine. You are the branches. Those who live in me while I live in them will produce a lot of fruit. But you can’t produce anything without me.

John 6:70

Jesus replied, “I chose all twelve of you. Yet, one of you is a devil.”

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s thoughts. Show us which of these two you have chosen.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you. Then you will be my witnesses to testify about me in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 10:41

to all the people. He showed Jesus to witnesses, apostles he had already chosen. We apostles are those men who ate and drank with Jesus after he came back to life.

Acts 22:14

“Ananias said, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will, to see the one who has God’s approval, and to hear him speak to you.

Acts 9:15

The Lord told Ananias, “Go! I’ve chosen this man to bring my name to nations, to kings, and to the people of Israel.

Romans 1:13

I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that I often planned to visit you. However, until now I have been kept from doing so. What I want is to enjoy some of the results of working among you as I have also enjoyed the results of working among the rest of the nations.

Romans 1:5

Through him we have received God’s kindness  and the privilege of being apostles who bring people from every nation to the obedience that is associated with faith. This is for the honor of his name.

Romans 15:4

Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.

Romans 9:21

A potter has the right to do whatever he wants with his clay. He can make something for a special occasion or something for everyday use from the same lump of clay.

1 Corinthians 10:11

These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history.

Galatians 1:15

But God, who appointed me before I was born and who called me by his kindness, was pleased

Ephesians 2:10

God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.

Colossians 1:23

This is on the condition that you continue in faith without being moved from the solid foundation of the hope that the Good News contains. You’ve heard this Good News of which I, Paul, became a servant. It has been spread throughout all creation under heaven.

Colossians 1:6

This Good News is present with you now. It is producing results and spreading all over the world as it did among you from the first day you heard it. At that time you came to know what God’s kindness  truly means.

1 Timothy 2:7

I was appointed to spread this Good News and to be an apostle to teach people who are not Jewish about faith and truth. I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying.

2 Timothy 1:11

I was appointed to be a messenger of this Good News, an apostle, and a teacher.

2 Timothy 2:2

You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done—appointing spiritual leaders  in every city as I directed you.

Hebrews 11:4

Faith led Abel to offer God a better sacrifice than Cain’s sacrifice. Through his faith Abel received God’s approval, since God accepted his sacrifices. Through his faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

James 3:18

A harvest that has God’s approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers.

1 Peter 3:15

But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:2

Their husbands would see how pure and reverent their lives are.

1 John 4:10

This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the payment for our sins.

1 John 4:19

We love because God loved us first.