Strong's Greek · G2821

κλῆσις

klēsis

calling

Definition

an invitation (figuratively)

Derivation

from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω);

Appears 11 times in Scripture

Ephesians 4:4

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

2 Timothy 1:9

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

1 Corinthians 7:20

Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Ephesians 1:18

I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

Romans 11:29

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

1 Corinthians 1:26

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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