2 Timothy 1:9

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Modern

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Traditional

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,

Literal

…the One having saved us and having called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to His own purpose and grace, having been given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

Latin

…qui nos liberavit, et vocavit vocatione sua sancta, non secundum opera nostra, sed secundum propositum suum, et gratiam, quæ data est nobis in Christo Jesu ante tempora sæcularia.

Original

Greek

English

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:9–10

This 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 because we deserve it, but because God grants it (see Romans 3:23–24; 5:6–11; Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5).
by His own purpose … before time began: See Titus 1:2; John 17:24; Ephesians 1:4, 11; 1 Peter 1:20; Revelation 13:8. Salvation does not depend on human effort but only on God's grace.

2 Timothy 1:5–14

Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.
The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Good News Message The Grace of God

Related verses

Ephesians 2:8–9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Titus 3:4–5
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
Ephesians 1:3–4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
Romans 11:5–6
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Romans 16:25
Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
1 Peter 2:20–21
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
Titus 1:2
…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
Romans 8:28–39
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 9:11
Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,
John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Parallels

Matthew 10:16–25

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: All Who are Called of God Called by God Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Elect Elections God: Saviour God's Purpose God's Purpose for Me Good Works: Salvation Unattainable By Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Saints: Called To Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: No Salvation by Works of Salvation is not by Works Salvation is of Grace Salvation is of the Purpose of God Salvation: Plan of Salvation: Saints: Chosen To The Call of God: To Man Is of Grace The Counsels and Purposes of God: Saints Called and Save According To Those Who Don't Believe Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

2 Timothy 1:9

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