Parallel Verses
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,
New American Standard Bible
who has
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
with a holy calling,
not according to our works,
but according to His own purpose
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
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.
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;
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,
Themes
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » Of grace
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
The Counsels and purposes of God » Saints called and saved according to
Foreordained plan » An unchanging purpose
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Plan foreordained » An unchanging purpose
Righteousness » No salvation by works of
Salvation » Saints » Chosen to
Salvation » Is of the purpose of God
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Topics
Interlinear
hemas
ἡμῖν
hemin
Usage: 160
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Idios
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Timothy 1:9
Devotionals containing 2 Timothy 1:9
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 1:9
Images 2 Timothy 1:9
Prayers for 2 Timothy 1:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Exhortation To Share Paul's Suffering
8 Do not, therefore, be ashamed of the testimony which we have to bear to our Lord, nor yet of me who am a prisoner for him; but join with me in suffering for the Good News, as far as God enables you. 9 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, 10 and has now been made apparent through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus; who has made an end of Death, and has brought Life and Immortality to light by that Good News,
Cross References
Titus 1:2
and is based on the hope of Immortal Life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began,
Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you, as promised in the Good News entrusted to me and in the proclamation of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the revelation of that hidden purpose, which in past ages was kept secret but now has been revealed
John 6:37
All those whom the Father gives me will come to me; and no one who comes to me will I ever turn away.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by God's loving-kindness that you have been saved, through your faith. It is not due to yourselves; the gift is God's.
1 Timothy 1:1
From Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the appointment of God, our Savior, and Christ Jesus, our Hope.
Titus 3:4-5
But, when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, Christian Brothers, you who, all alike, have received the Call from Heaven, fix your attention on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our Religion.
Matthew 1:21
She shall give birth to a son; and you shall give him the name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
Matthew 11:25-26
At that same time Jesus uttered the words: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou has hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!
Luke 10:21
At that same time, moved to exultation by the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou hast hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the childlike! Yes, Father, I thank thee that this has seemed good to thee.
John 10:28-29
And I give them Immortal Life, and they shall not be lost; nor shall any one snatch them out of my hands.
John 17:9
I intercede for them; I am not interceding for the world, but for those whom thou has given me, for they are thy own--
John 17:24
Father, my desire for all those whom thou has given me is that they may be with me where I am, so that they may see the honor which thou has given me; for thou didst love me before the beginning of the world.
Acts 2:47
And the Lord daily added to their company those who were in the path of Salvation.
Acts 15:18
Says the Lord, as he does these things, foreknown from of old.'
Romans 3:20
For 'no human being will be pronounced righteous before God' as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.
Romans 8:28-39
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Romans 9:11
For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,
Romans 9:24
And whom he called-even us-Not only from among the Jews but from among the Gentiles also!
Romans 11:5-6
And so in our own time, too, there is to be found a remnant of our nation selected by God in love.
1 Corinthians 1:18
The Message of the Cross is indeed mere folly to those who are in the path to Ruin, but to us who are in the path of Salvation it is the very power of God.
1 Corinthians 3:21-22
Therefore let no one boast about men; for all things are yours--
Ephesians 1:3-4
Blessed is the God and Father of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has blessed us on high with every spiritual blessing, in Christ.
Ephesians 1:9
When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,
Ephesians 1:11
In him, I say, for by our union with him we became God's Heritage, having from the first been destined for this in the intention of him who, in all that happens, is carrying out his own fixed purpose;
Ephesians 2:5
Even though we were 'dead' because of our offenses, gave Life to us in giving Life to the Christ. (By God's loving-kindness you have been saved.)
Ephesians 3:11
In accordance with that purpose which runs through all the ages and which he has now accomplished in Jesus, the Christ, our Master.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God's Call to us does not permit of an impure life, but demands purity.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But, Brothers, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for Salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the Truth.
1 Peter 1:15-16
but in your whole life show yourselves to be holy, after the pattern of the Holy One from whom you received your Call.
1 Peter 1:20
Destined for this before the beginning of the world, he has been revealed in these last days for your sakes,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are 'a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, God's own People,' entrusted with the proclamation of the goodness of him who called you out of Darkness into his wonderful Light.
1 Peter 2:20-21
What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.
Revelation 13:8
All who are living on earth will worship it--all whose names have not been written in the Lamb's Book of Life, the Lamb that has been sacrificed from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 17:8
The Beast that you saw was, but is not, and is about to rise out of the bottomless pit, and is on its way to destruction. Those who are living on earth will be amazed--those whose names have not been written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world--when they see that the Beast was, but is not, and yet will come.'