2 Peter 1:3
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The Christian’s Call and Election
3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by[a] his own glory and excellence.(A)
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- 1.3 Other ancient authorities read through
1 Peter 5:10
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10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,[a] will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.(A)
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- 5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 1:9
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9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace, and this grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[a](A)
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- 1.9 Gk lacks began
Romans 8:28-30
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28 We know that all things work together[a] for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.(A) 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family.[b](B) 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.(C)
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1 Corinthians 3:21-23
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21 So let no one boast about people.[a] For all things are yours,(A) 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.(B)
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- 3.21 Or about human things
Psalm 84:11
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11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
he bestows favor and honor.
No good thing does the Lord withhold
from those who walk uprightly.(A)
Ephesians 1:19-21
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19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20 God[a] put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,[b](A) 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.(B)
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Romans 8:32
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32 He who did not withhold his own Son but gave him up for all of us, how will he not with him also give us everything else?
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2 Corinthians 12:9
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9 but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power[a] is made perfect in weakness.” So I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.(A)
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- 12.9 Other ancient authorities read my power
1 Peter 2:21
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21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.(A)
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2 Thessalonians 2:14
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14 For this purpose he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.(A)
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1 Peter 2:9
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9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people,[a] in order that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.(A)
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- 2.9 Gk a people for his possession
1 Thessalonians 2:12
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12 urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.(A)
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2 Peter 1:2
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2 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
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1 Peter 1:15
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15 Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct,(A)
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1 Thessalonians 4:7
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7 For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.
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Ephesians 4:1
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Unity in the Body of Christ
4 I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,(A)
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1 Corinthians 1:9
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9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the partnership of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.(A)
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John 17:2-3
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2 since you have given him authority over all people,[a] to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.(A) 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.(B)
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- 17.2 Gk flesh
2 Peter 1:5
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5 For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge,(A)
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1 Peter 3:9
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9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing.(A)
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Colossians 1:16
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16 for in[a] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him.
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1 Timothy 4:8
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8 for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.(A)
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Ephesians 4:4
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4 there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,(A)
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Philippians 4:8
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8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about[a] these things.
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- 4.8 Gk take account of
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