until the day he was taken up to heaven, after he had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”

For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.

And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved. But because of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut them short.

God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something,

The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made the people great during their stay as foreigners in the country of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it.

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.