Romans 1:6

Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

Cross-references

Romans 1:7 Parallel

Romans 1:7 continues the thought: those called to belong (v6) are also called to be saints — immediate context expands the calling.

Romans 8:28-30 expands on God's sovereign calling, showing it as part of a chain from predestination to glorification—deepens the meaning of 'called'.

Romans 9:24 Parallel

Romans 9:24 specifies that God calls both Jews and Gentiles—reveals the inclusive scope of the calling in Romans 1:6.

Romans 8:30 Parallel

Romans 8:30 develops the theology of calling as part of the golden chain of salvation — same concept of being called by God.

1 Corinthians 1:9 states believers are called into fellowship with Christ—clarifies the purpose of the calling in Romans 1:6.

Galatians 1:6 warns against deserting the one who called them—echoes the same calling but highlights the danger of turning away.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 says God calls believers into his kingdom and glory—adds the goal of the calling in Romans 1:6.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 affirms calling through the gospel to obtain glory—parallels the calling in Romans 1:6 with its means and end.

2 Timothy 1:9 emphasizes holy calling according to God's purpose and grace—enriches the understanding of the call's basis in Romans 1:6.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 describes believers as sharing in a heavenly calling—echoes the same divine calling from Romans 1:6 with a heavenly focus.

2 Peter 1:10 urges confirming your calling and election — directly building on the reality that believers are called, as stated in Romans 1:6.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 expands on the calling: believers are a chosen race, holy nation, called out of darkness — echoing Paul's phrase 'called to belong to Jesus Christ'.

Ephesians 1:11 Related theme

In Ephesians 1:11, believers are chosen and predestined in Christ, paralleling the calling to belong to Christ in Romans 1:6.

1 Peter 2:21 specifies the calling as following Christ's example in suffering — a different aspect than belonging, but shares the concept of divine calling.

Revelation 17:14 describes those with the Lamb as 'called and chosen and faithful' — reinforcing the identity of believers as called by God.