f you have heard of the biblical dramatic series called “The Chosen,” perhaps you are like me. I have pondered the question, “to whom does the title make reference?” The most logical answer is that the title could be referring to Jesus, God’s Chosen One. But then again, the show is a lot about the apostles. So, the title could be referring to the apostles who were chosen to be Jesus’s most intimate disciples who would take the gospel message to the world. However, “the chosen” could also be a reference to the people who heard Jesus speak and they believed He was the Messiah.

I do not know precisely who the creators intended the title to be about, but Scripture indicates the chosen are all of those people. The chosen are the faithful people of God — Jesus, the angels, the apostles, and all those faithful believers who are in Christ.

The following passages are a list of Scriptures from the New American Standard version that refer to “the chosen.” I hope you will take this list and read each one in the context of the book in which it was written to get the full understanding of who are “the chosen.”

Matthew 12:18

“Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen; My Beloved in whom My soul is well-pleased; I will put My Spirit upon Him, And He shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles.”

Matthew 22:14

“For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Luke 9:35

“Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”

Luke 10:42

“… but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Luke 12:32

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.”

Luke 23:35

“And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One.”

John 13:18

“I do not speak of all of you. I know the ones I have chosen; but it is that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’”

Acts 1:2

“… until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen.”

Acts 1:24

“And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen… ”

Acts 9:15

“But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel… ”

Acts 10:41

“… not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.”

Romans 11:7

“What then? What Israel is seeking, it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened… ”

1 Corinthians 1:27

“… but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong… ”

1 Corinthians 1:28

“… and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are… ”

Colossians 3:12

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience… ”

2 Thessalonians 2:13

“But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.”

1 Timothy 5:21

“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.”

2 Timothy 2:10

“For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.”

Titus 1:1

“Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness… ”

1 Peter 1:1

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen… ”

1 Peter 2:9

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light… ”

1 Peter 5:13

“She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.”

2 John 1:1

“The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth… “