Romans 9:11
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11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls—
Romans 9:16
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16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, [1] but on God, who has mercy.
Ephesians 1:4
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4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Firm
13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits [2] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:14
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14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus 1:1-3
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Greeting
1:1 Paul, a servant [3] of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began [4] 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;
2 Peter 1:10
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10 Therefore, brothers, [5] be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
Footnotes
[1] 9:16 Greek not of him who wills or runs
[2] 2:13 Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning
[3] 1:1 Or slave; Greek bondservant
[4] 1:2 Greek before times eternal
[5] 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church