Bible Verses About God Calling People
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for god calling people, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 9,330 votes, led by Jeremiah 1:5. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about God Calling People
Jeremiah 1:5427 votes
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
John 6:44356 votes
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
2 Peter 1:10-11350 votes
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
2 Timothy 1:9300 votes
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Romans 12:1-21287 votes
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Matthew 22:14243 votes
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Mark 16:15218 votes
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Luke 9:1-2207 votes
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Acts 2:38-39197 votes
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 7:17195 votes
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
1 Peter 2:9181 votes
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Mark 16:20178 votes
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Proverbs 1:24-26176 votes
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
Romans 8:28173 votes
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
James 2:5173 votes
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Matthew 6:33168 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Ephesians 2:1-10149 votes
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Matthew 7:13-14145 votes
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Daniel 12:2-3144 votes
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Exodus 4:10-12142 votes
And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
Romans 11:29140 votes
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
John 15:16137 votes
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Colossians 1:13-14135 votes
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Ephesians 4:4115 votes
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 3:14104 votes
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
What does the Bible say about god calling people?
Readers most often cite Jeremiah 1:5 on the subject of god calling people. Across 9,330 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including John 6:44, 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 1:9. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.