Acts 9:15

New International Reader's Version

But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen this man to work for me. He will announce my name to the Gentiles and to their kings. He will also announce my name to the people of Israel.

Cross References

Jeremiah 1:5

“Before I formed you in your mother’s body I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart to serve me. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:7

But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I’m too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to. You must say everything I command you to say.

Matthew 10:18

You will be brought to governors and kings because of me. You will be witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. Instead, I chose you. I appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit that will last. I also appointed you so that the Father will give you what you ask for. He will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

Acts 13:2

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit spoke. “Set apart Barnabas and Saul for me,” he said. “I have appointed them to do special work.”

Acts 21:19

Paul greeted them. Then he reported everything God had done among the Gentiles through his work.

Acts 22:14

“Then he said, ‘The God of our people has chosen you. He wanted to tell you his plans for you. You have seen the Blameless One. You have heard words from his mouth.

Acts 22:21

“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go. I will send you far away to people who are not Jews.’ ”

Acts 25:22

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

Acts 26:1

Agrippa said to Paul, “You may now present your case.” So Paul motioned with his hand. Then he began to present his case.

Acts 26:32

Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free. But he has made an appeal to Caesar.”

Acts 27:24

The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must go on trial in front of Caesar. God has shown his grace by sparing the lives of all those sailing with you.’

Acts 28:17

Three days later Paul called a meeting of the local Jewish leaders. When they came, Paul spoke to them. He said, “My brothers, I have done nothing against our people. I have also done nothing against what our people of long ago practiced. But I was arrested in Jerusalem. I was handed over to the Romans.

Acts 28:28

“Here is what I want you to know. God has sent his salvation to the Gentiles. And they will listen!”

Romans 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve Christ Jesus. I have been appointed to be an apostle. God set me apart to tell others his good news.

Romans 1:5

We received grace because of what Jesus did. He made us apostles to the Gentiles. We must invite all of them to obey God by trusting in Jesus. We do this to bring glory to him.

Romans 11:13

I am talking to you who are not Jews. I am the apostle to the Gentiles. So I take pride in the work I do for God and others.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of God’s grace I am what I am. And his grace was not wasted on me. No, I have worked harder than all the other apostles. But I didn’t do the work. God’s grace was with me.

1 Corinthians 9:16

But when I preach the good news, I can’t brag. I have to preach it. How terrible it will be for me if I do not preach the good news!

Galatians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle. People have not sent me. No human authority has sent me. I have been sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father. God raised Jesus from the dead.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. I am in prison because of my work among you who are Gentiles.

1 Timothy 2:7

I was appointed to be a messenger and an apostle to preach the good news. I am telling the truth. I’m not lying. God appointed me to be a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

2 Timothy 1:11

I was appointed to announce the good news. I was appointed to be an apostle and a teacher.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier does not take part in things that don’t have anything to do with the army. Instead, he tries to please his commanding officer.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”