2 Timothy 1:9 web — who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace,…

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,"

— 2 Timothy 1:9, World English Bible

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

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For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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Therefore don't be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

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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,

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but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

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For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

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For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

2 Timothy 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:9 say?
2 Timothy 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “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,”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:9 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:9.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:9 in?
2 Timothy 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 1:9?
2 Timothy 1:9 reads (WEB): “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,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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