English Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:9
9who 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,
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,
- 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,
- New Living Translation (NLT)For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.
Context of 2 Timothy 1:9
7for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 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, 10and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,
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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 bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
- Acts 2:47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
- 1 Corinthians 1:18For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
- Ephesians 2:5even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
- 1 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
- Romans 8:28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- Romans 9:24even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
- Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,
- 1 Peter 1:15but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
- 1 Peter 2:20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
- Romans 3:20For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
- Romans 9:11though 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 11:5So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.
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
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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
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