Parallel Verses

Montgomery New Testament

He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not dealing with us according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

New American Standard Bible

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 granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

King James Version

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,

Holman Bible

He 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.

International Standard Version

He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.

A Conservative Version

Who saved us and who called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal.

American Standard Version

who 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 us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

Amplified

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],

An Understandable Version

[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].

Anderson New Testament

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 us in Christ Jesus be fore the times of the ages,

Bible in Basic English

Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

Common New Testament

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

Daniel Mace New Testament

who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,

Darby Translation

who has saved us, and has 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 the ages of time,

Godbey New Testament

the one having 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 the eternal times,

Goodspeed New Testament

He saved us and called us to a consecrated life, not for anything we had done, but of his own accord and out of the mercy which he bestowed upon us ages ago through Christ Jesus,

John Wesley New Testament

not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;

Julia Smith Translation

Who having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, given us in Christ Jesus before eternal times,

King James 2000

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 us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Lexham Expanded Bible

who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

Modern King James verseion

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 us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,

Moffatt New Testament

who has saved us and called us to a life of consecration ??not for anything we have done but because he chose to do it himself, by the grace which he gave us ages ago in Christ Jesus

NET Bible

He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

New Heart English Bible

who 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 times eternal,

Noyes New Testament

who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Sawyer New Testament

who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace given us in Christ Jesus from eternity,

The Emphasized Bible

Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to the peculiar purpose and favour - which was given to us in Christ Jesus before age-during times,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

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 time had a beginning;

Twentieth Century New Testament

It was God who saved us, and from him we received our solemn Call--not as a reward for anything that we had done, but in fulfillment of his own loving purpose. For that love was extended to us, through Christ Jesus, before time began,

Webster

Who hath 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 the world began;

Weymouth New Testament

For He saved us and called us with a holy call, not in accordance with our desserts, but in accordance with His own purpose and the free grace which He bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before the commencement of the Ages,

Williams New Testament

For He saved us and called us with a holy call, not in accordance with anything that we had done, but in accordance with His own purpose and unmerited favor which was shown us through union with Christ Jesus eternal ages ago,

World English Bible

who 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 times eternal,

Worrell New Testament

Who 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 us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,

Worsley New Testament

who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose, and grace bestowed upon us through Christ Jesus, before the world was,

Youngs Literal Translation

who did save us, and did call with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, that was given to us in Christ Jesus, before the times of the ages,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
σώζω 
Sozo 
Usage: 79

us
ἡμᾶς 
hemas 
ἡμῖν 
hemin 
us, we, our, us-ward 9, not tr
us, we, our, for us
Usage: 170
Usage: 160

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

καλέω 
Kaleo 
call, bid, be so named, named ,
Usage: 106

us with an holy
G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

κλῆσις 
Klesis 
Usage: 11

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

κατά 
Kata 
κατά 
Kata 
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
Usage: 428
Usage: 428

our
ἡμῶν 
hemon 
our, us, we, not tr,
Usage: 388

ἔργον 
Ergon 
Usage: 130

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

ἴδιος 
Idios 
Usage: 96

πρόθεσις 
Prothesis 
Usage: 9

χάρις 
Charis 
Usage: 151

δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

πρό 
Pro 
before, above, above ... ago, or ever
Usage: 34

the world
χρόνος 
Chronos 
Usage: 41

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Timothy 1:9

Devotionals containing 2 Timothy 1:9

Images 2 Timothy 1:9

Context Readings

Exhortation To Share Paul's Suffering

8 Do not then be ashamed to bear witness for our Lord, nor for me, his prisoner. Nay, join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not dealing with us according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. 10 This has now been made manifest through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Cross References

Titus 1:2

I write in hope of life eternal which God who never lies, promised before times eternal,

Romans 16:25

Now I commend you to Him who is able to keep you stedfast, according to my gospel, and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, whereby is unveiled the secret truth which was kept secret through immemorial ages,

John 6:37

"Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will never reject.

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is God's gift.

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, and apostle of Jesus Christ by command of God our Saviour and Jesus Christ our Hope,

Titus 3:4-5

But when the kindness of God our Saviour, And his love toward men shined forth,

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, comrades of a heavenly calling, fix your thoughts then upon Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.

Matthew 1:21

"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife home, for what is begotten in her is by the Holy Spirit; and she will bear a son, and you are to call him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus answered and said: "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and wary, and hast revealed them to the children.

Luke 10:21

In the same hour he thrilled with joy in the Holy Ghost. "I praise thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth," he said "for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, and for revealing them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it was well pleasing in thy sight!

John 10:28-29

"I am giving them eternal life, and they shall never perish, nor shall any one snatch them out of my hand.

John 17:9

"I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine,

John 17:24

"Father, it is my will that wherever I am these also, thy gift to me, may be with me, that they may see the glory, my glory which thou hast given me, because thou didst love me before the foundations of the world.

Acts 2:47

praising God, and looked on with favor by all the people. Meanwhile the Lord kept adding to them daily those that were being saved.

Acts 15:18

"Says the Lord, who has been making this known from the beginning of the world.

Romans 3:20

For no man will be justified in God's sight by works of the Law; for through the Law comes the consciousness of sin.

Romans 8:28-39

Now we know that all things continually work together for good to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

Romans 9:11

and even though they were still unborn, and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that the purpose of God might stand according to election, not of works, but of Him who called,

Romans 9:24

Now such are we whom he has called, not only from among the Jews, but also from among the Gentiles.

Romans 11:5-6

In the same way also at this time there is a remnant chosen by gift of grace.

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the message of the Cross is indeed for those on their way to destruction, foolishness; but for us who are on our way to salvation it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 3:21-22

So let no one make boast in men. For all things are yours;

Ephesians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.

Ephesians 1:9

when he made known to us, I say, that good pleasure which he purposed in himself

Ephesians 1:11

It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his will,

Ephesians 2:5

even while we were dead in our trespasses, made us live together with Christ (it is by grace you have been saved).

Ephesians 3:11

according to his eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God has not called us for uncleanness, but in holiness.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But for you, brothers, whom the Lord loves, I ought to give thanks to God continually, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth.

1 Peter 1:15-16

but become yourselves holy in your whole manner of living, as He who has called you is holy,

1 Peter 1:20

He was indeed foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested at the end of the times for your sake.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you may show forth the virtues of Him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light??10 you who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who were once without mercy, but now you have found mercy.

1 Peter 2:20-21

For what credit is it if, when you are struck for a fault, you take it patiently? But if when you are doing well and suffer for it, you always take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Revelation 13:8

and each one whose name has not been written in the Lamb's book of life, the Lamb who has been slain from the foundation of the world. All who dwell on the earth shall worship him.

Revelation 17:8

The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the bottomless pit, and to go into perdition. And those who dwell on the earth shall wonder, those whose names have never, from the foundation of the world, been written in the Lamb's Book of Life, when they gaze on the beast; how he was and is not, and is to come.

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