But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’

God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.