"You did not choose me, but I chose you" (John 15:16)

Eklekto ἐκλεκτός

Greek transliteration: 
eklektos

Definition: 

chosen by God, chosen out, selected;, in NT chosen as a recipient of special privilege, elect, Col. 3:12; specially beloved, Lk. 23:35; possessed of prime excellence, exalted, 1 Tim. 5:21; choice, precious, 1 Pet. 2:4, 6

"For many are called, but few are chosen (eklektos)." (Matt. 22:14)