2 Timothy 1:9

2 Timothy 1:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
• New International Version (NIV)He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
• English Standard Version (ESV)who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
• New King James Version (NKJV)who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

Context of 2 Timothy 1:9

7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. 8So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible], for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago], 10but now [that extraordinary purpose and grace] has been fully disclosed and realized by us through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus who [through His incarnation and earthly ministry] abolished death [making it null and void] and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation].

2 Timothy 1:9 word by word

τοῦ σώσαντος ἡμᾶς καὶ καλέσαντος κλήσει ἁγίᾳ, οὐ κατὰ τὰ ἔργα ἡμῶν ἀλλὰ κατὰ ἰδίαν πρόθεσιν καὶ χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ πρὸ χρόνων αἰωνίων,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Who hath savedὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Who hath savedσῴζωsōzō · to saveG4982
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• with an holyἅγιοςhagios · holyG40
• callingκλῆσιςklēsis · callingG2821
• notοὐou · noG3756
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• his ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• purposeπρόθεσιςprothesis · purposeG4286
• graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• which was givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• beforeπρόpro · beforeG4253
• the worldχρόνοςchronos · timeG5550
• beganαἰώνιοςaiōnios · eternalG166

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:9

• Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (The Lord is salvation), for He will save His people from their sins.”
• Acts 2:47praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.
• 1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God.
• Ephesians 2:5even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s judgment).
• 1 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus by the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) our Hope [the fulfillment of our salvation],
• Romans 8:28And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
• Romans 9:24including us, whom He also called, not only from among the Jews, but also from among the Gentiles?
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness [to be dedicated, and set apart by behavior that pleases Him, whether in public or in private].
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider the Apostle and High Priest whom we confessed [as ours when we accepted Him as Savior], namely, Jesus;
• 1 Peter 1:15But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
• 1 Peter 2:20After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
• Romans 3:20For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].
• Romans 9:11and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
• Romans 11:5So too then, at the present time there has come to be a remnant [a small believing minority] according to God’s gracious choice.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Who hath saved us - From sin; the spirit of bondage, and all tormenting fear. This is the design of the Gospel. And called us with a holy calling - Invited us to holiness and comfort here; and to eternal glory hereafter. Not according to our works - We have not deserved any part of the good we have received; and can never merit one moment of the exceeding great and eternal weight of glory which is promised. See the notes on the parallel passages. Before…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Who hath saved us; - See the notes at Matthew 1:21. He has brought us into a state in which salvation is so certain, that Paul could speak of it as if it were already done. And called us - see the notes at Romans 8:28, Romans 8:30. With an holy calling - A calling which is in its own nature holy, and which leads to holiness; compare the Ephesians 4:1 note; Philemon 3:14 note; Hebrews 3:1 note. Not according to our works - Titus 3:5; notes, Ephesians…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to enable us to bear them. As…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-10This passage emphasizes the importance of suffering for the sake of the gospel and encourages Timothy toward that end (1:8; compare 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:5–6). He has saved us … our Savior, Christ Jesus: God and Christ are both described as Savior (see 1 Timothy 1:1; 2:3–4). called us to a holy calling: Salvation and godliness are connected (see 1 Timothy 3:14–16; 5:8; Titus 2:11–14; 3:4–7; Ephesians 2:10). and by the grace He granted us: Grace is not given…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Who ... called us--namely, God the Father (Ga 1:6). The having "saved us" in His eternal purpose of "grace, given us in Christ before the world began," precedes his actual "calling" of us in due time with a call made effective to us by the Holy Spirit; therefore, "saved us" comes before "called us" (Ro 8:28-30). holy calling--the actual call to a life of holiness. He 3:1, "heavenly calling" [Tittmann, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]; whereas we…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 1:9

• Call
• Grace of God
• Immortality
• Jesus Continued
• Minister, Christian
• Predestination
• Salvation
• Works

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Christ, Jesus
• Abolish
• Grace
• Immortality
• Mercy
• Predestination

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings