Acts 9:15

New Century Version

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. He must tell about me to those who are not Jews, to kings, and to the people of Israel.

Cross References

Jeremiah 1:5

“Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I chose you. Before you were born, I set you apart for a special work. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:7

But the Lord said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am only a boy.’ You must go everywhere I send you, and you must say everything I tell you to say.

Matthew 10:18

Because of me you will be taken to stand before governors and kings, and you will tell them and the non-Jewish people about me.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

Acts 13:2

They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

Acts 21:19

Paul greeted them and told them everything God had done among the other nations through him.

Acts 22:14

He said, ‘The God of our ancestors chose you long ago to know his plan, to see the Righteous One, and to hear words from him.

Acts 22:21

But the Lord said to me, ‘Leave now. I will send you far away to the other nations.’ ”

Acts 25:22

Agrippa said to Festus, “I would also like to hear this man myself.” Festus said, “Tomorrow you will hear him.”

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now speak to defend yourself.” Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.

Acts 26:32

And Agrippa said to Festus, “We could let this man go free, but he has asked Caesar to hear his case.”

Acts 27:24

The angel said, ‘Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caesar. And God has promised you that he will save the lives of everyone sailing with you.’

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul sent for the leaders there. When they came together, he said, “Brothers, I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and given to the Romans.

Acts 28:28

“I want you to know that God has also sent his salvation to all nations, and they will listen!” [

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus. God called me to be an apostle and chose me to tell the Good News.

Romans 1:5

Through Christ, God gave me the special work of an apostle, which was to lead people of all nations to believe and obey. I do this work for him.

Romans 11:13

Now I am speaking to you who are not Jews. I am an apostle to those who are not Jews, and since I have that work, I will make the most of it.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s grace has made me what I am, and his grace to me was not wasted. I worked harder than all the other apostles. (But it was not I really; it was God’s grace that was with me.)

1 Corinthians 9:16

Telling the Good News does not give me any reason for bragging. Telling the Good News is my duty—something I must do. And how terrible it will be for me if I do not tell the Good News.

Galatians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle. I was not chosen to be an apostle by human beings, nor was I sent from human beings. I was made an apostle through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead.

Ephesians 3:1

So I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus for you who are not Jews.

1 Timothy 2:7

That is why I was chosen to tell the Good News and to be an apostle. (I am telling the truth; I am not lying.) I was chosen to teach those who are not Jews to believe and to know the truth.

2 Timothy 1:11

I was chosen to tell that Good News and to be an apostle and a teacher.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier wants to please the enlisting officer, so no one serving in the army wastes time with everyday matters.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will defeat them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings. He will defeat them with his called, chosen, and faithful followers.”