G2564G–καλέω–kaleō

They called Barnabas `Zeus,' and Paul, as being the principal speaker, `Hermes.'

ἐκάλουν ekaloun “They were calling”

Thereupon it was decided by the Apostles and Elders, with the approval of the whole Church, to choose suitable persons from among themselves and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas. Judas, called Bar-sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the bret

καλούμενον kaloumenon “is being called”

Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,

καλούμενον kaloumenon “is being called”

So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation,

κληθέντος klēthentos “When was invited”

Then, coasting along with difficulty, we reached a place called `Fair Havens,' near the town of Lasea.

καλούμενον kaloumenon “being called”

But it was not long before a furious north-east wind, coming down from the mountains, burst upon us and carried the ship out of her course.

καλούμενος kaloumenos “is being called”

Then we ran under the lee of a little island called Cauda, where we managed with great difficulty to secure the boat;

καλούμενον kaloumenon “being called”

Our lives having been thus preserved, we discovered that the island was called Malta.

καλεῖται· kaleitai “is called;”

so that the promise should be made sure to all Abraham's true descendants; not merely to those who are righteous through the Law, but to those who are righteous through a faith like that of Abraham. Thus in the sight of God in whom he believed, who gives

καλοῦντος kalountos “calling”

and those whom He has pre-destined He also has called; and those whom He has called He has also declared free from guilt; and those whom He has declared free from guilt He has also crowned with glory.

ἐκάλεσεν· ekalesen “He called;”ἐκάλεσεν, ekalesen “He called,”

and even then, though they were not then born and had not done anything either good or evil, yet in order that God's electing purpose might not be frustrated, based, as it was, not on their actions but on the will of Him who called them, she was told,

καλοῦντος, kalountos “calling,”

even towards us whom He has called not only from among the Jews but also from among the Gentiles?

ἐκάλεσεν ekalesen “He has called”

So also in Hosea He says, "I will call that nation My People which was not My People, and I will call her beloved who was not beloved.

καλέσω kalesō “I will call”

And in the place where it was said to them, `No people of Mine are you,' there shall they be called sons of the everliving God."

κληθήσονται klēthēsontai “they will be called”

God is ever true to His promises, and it was by Him that you were, one and all, called into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord.

ἐκλήθητε eklēthēte “you were called”

If, however, the unbeliever is determined to leave, let him or her do so. Under such circumstances the Christian man or woman is no slave; God has called us to live lives of peace.

κέκληκεν keklēken “has called”

Only, whatever be the condition in life which the Lord has assigned to each individual--and whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him--in that let him continue.

κέκληκεν keklēken “has called”

This is what I command in all the Churches. Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons. Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised.

ἐκλήθη; eklēthē “was called?”κέκληταί keklētai “has been called”

Whatever be the condition in life in which a man was, when he was called, in that let him continue.

ἐκλήθη, eklēthē “he has been called,”

Were you a slave when God called you? Let not that weigh on your mind. And yet if you can get your freedom, take advantage of the opportunity.

ἐκλήθης; eklēthēs “were you called?”

For a Christian, if he was a slave when called, is the Lord's freed man, and in the same way a free man, if called, becomes the slave of Christ.

κληθεὶς klētheis “having been called”κληθεὶς klētheis “having been called”

Where each one stood when he was called, there, brethren, let him still stand--close to God.

ἐκλήθη, eklēthē “he was called,”

If an unbeliever gives you an invitation and you are disposed to accept it, eat whatever is put before you, and ask no questions for conscience' sake.

καλεῖ kalei “invites”

For I am the least of the Apostles, and am not fit to be called an Apostle--because I persecuted the Church of God.

καλεῖσθαι kaleisthai “to be called”

I marvel that you are so readily leaving Him who called you by the grace of Christ, and are adhering to a different Good News.

καλέσαντος kalesantos “having called”