John 15:8 directly connects bearing fruit to glorifying God and proving discipleship — the immediate context for the appointment to fruitfulness.

In John 15:7, this same prayer condition appears: abiding in Christ and his words ensures answered prayer, linking directly to the promise here.

In John 15:19, Jesus expands on his choosing: they are chosen out of the world, which results in the world's hatred.

John 15:2 explains that fruit-bearing branches are pruned for more fruit—deepens the purpose of being chosen.

In John 16:24, Jesus encourages asking in his name for full joy—directly building on the prayer promise from John 15:16.

In John 14:14, Jesus repeats that asking in his name will be done—reinforcing the prayer promise connected to being chosen.

In John 14:13, Jesus promises to do whatever is asked in his name—the same principle of prayer in his name reiterated here.

John 13:18 confirms Jesus knew his choice included the one who would betray him — clarifying that being chosen doesn't guarantee faithfulness.

In John 6:70, Jesus specifically says he chose the twelve, including Judas — showing that his choice in 15:16 includes even the betrayer.

In John 16:23, Jesus again promises the Father will give whatever is asked in his name—extending the same teaching to the future.

John 20:21-23 fulfills the appointment: Jesus sends the disciples as the Father sent him, giving the Spirit and authority to bear fruit.

John 21:15-17 specifies the fruit-bearing commission to Peter: feed my sheep, a concrete example of the appointment to bear fruit.

In 1 Corinthians 9:16-18, Paul’s commission to preach the gospel as a necessity parallels the appointment to go and bear fruit.

In Acts 1:8, the disciples receive power to be witnesses to the ends of the earth, fulfilling the appointment to bear fruit.

Acts 20:25-28 shows elders appointed by the Holy Spirit to shepherd the church—similar to Jesus' appointment of disciples to bear fruit, both being divine commissions.

In Romans 1:5, Paul’s grace and apostleship to bring obedience of faith among nations echoes the chosen appointment to bear fruit.

In Ephesians 2:10, believers are God's workmanship created for good works prepared beforehand — echoing the appointment to bear fruit that abides.

Romans 9:11-16 grounds election in God’s sovereign will, not works, underscoring that God initiates the choice in John 15:16.

In Romans 15:16, Paul’s priestly service of the gospel to the Gentiles mirrors the appointment to bear fruit among all nations.

In Galatians 1:15, Paul’s being set apart and called by grace before birth echoes the chosen appointment to bear fruit.

Luke 6:13 records Jesus choosing the twelve apostles — a parallel event to the choosing mentioned here.

1 John 4:19 directly states ‘We love because he first loved us,’ a clear echo of the priority of God’s choice in John 15:16.

1 John 4:10 stresses God’s initiating love—‘not that we loved God but that he loved us’—matching ‘you did not choose me, but I chose you.’

1 Peter 1:14-21 calls believers to holiness because they were ransomed by Christ—parallel to being chosen to bear fruit, as holy conduct is the fruit Jesus appoints.

Jeremiah 1:5-7 shows God’s sovereign choice and appointment of a prophet before birth, directly echoing Christ’s choosing of his disciples.

In Matthew 28:19, the Great Commission specifies the fruit: making disciples of all nations, directly echoing the appointment to go and bear fruit.

In Mark 16:15, the command to proclaim the gospel to all creation parallels the appointment to go and bear fruit.

In Luke 24:47-49, repentance and forgiveness proclaimed to all nations is the fruit, with the promise of the Spirit for the mission.

Matthew 13:23 describes good soil bearing abundant fruit, mirroring the fruit-bearing purpose for which the disciples are chosen.

Colossians 1:10 directly parallels 'bearing fruit in every good work', clarifying that fruitfulness involves good deeds.

Acts 15:7 recounts God choosing Peter to bring the gospel to Gentiles—a concrete example of being chosen to bear lasting fruit.

Philippians 1:11 specifies the fruit as righteousness from Christ, showing the nature of the abiding fruit.

1 Peter 1:2 grounds election in foreknowledge and sanctification, expanding the 'I chose you' of John 15:16.

Mark 3:14 records Jesus appointing the twelve, directly illustrating the choosing and appointing mentioned here.

Ephesians 1:4 expands on being chosen in Christ before creation for holiness—parallels divine election with a purpose.

Psalm 4:3 says God sets apart the godly and hears them, strongly echoing being chosen and answered prayer.

Galatians 5:22 lists the fruit of the Spirit—adds specific character qualities that correspond to the lasting fruit disciples bear.

In 1 Timothy 2:7, Paul describes his own appointment as preacher and apostle — a specific instance of being chosen for a purpose, mirroring Jesus' appointment.

Acts 9:15 describes Paul as a chosen instrument — echoing the idea of being selected by Jesus for a specific mission.

In Romans 1:13, Paul uses the same 'harvest' imagery for his apostolic work among Gentiles, echoing the fruit-bearing purpose of being chosen.

In Genesis 45:8, Joseph acknowledges God sent him—paralleling how Jesus chooses and sends his disciples for a divine purpose.

Isaiah 27:6 prophesies Israel taking root and filling the world with fruit — an OT image of fruitfulness that prefigures disciples' abiding fruit.

1 Corinthians 3:7 emphasizes that God alone gives growth — echoing the need to abide in Christ for fruit in John 15:16.

1 Corinthians 3:6 uses planting and watering as metaphors for ministry — the process that leads to fruit, aligning with being appointed to bear fruit.

Romans 6:22 describes the fruit of slavery to God: holiness and eternal life—parallels the lasting fruit disciples are to bear.

Acts 22:14 echoes divine appointment to know God’s will and see Jesus, reinforcing the same choosing and appointing for service.

Philippians 4:17 describes fruit that increases to one's credit, echoing the abiding fruit that brings reward.

Colossians 1:6 describes the gospel bearing fruit and growing worldwide — a parallel to the disciples' appointed task of bearing lasting fruit.

Acts 1:24 shows the early church praying for God to reveal his chosen replacement for Judas — extending the theme of Jesus's choosing.

2 Timothy 1:11 repeats Paul's appointment as preacher, apostle, teacher — reinforcing the theme of divine appointment to bear fruit through ministry.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 teaches that Scripture equips believers for every good work—the very fruit Jesus chose disciples to bear.

Titus 3:14 urges learning good works to avoid being unfruitful, reinforcing the appointment to bear fruit.

Proverbs 12:12 contrasts the wicked's coveting with the righteous bearing fruit, echoing the fruit-bearing identity of the chosen.

In Deuteronomy 10:8, the Levites are set apart to minister before God—echoing how Jesus appoints his disciples to bear lasting fruit.

In Numbers 16:5, God chooses who is holy and brings them near—mirroring the divine selection of disciples for service here.