2 timothy 1:9 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

2 Timothy 1:9

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— 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 (KJV 1769) [2]
— 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,
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— 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,
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— 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,
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— 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;
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— 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,
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— 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,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— 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,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Who hath delivered us and called us by his holy calling, not according to our own works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the times of the world:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen to vs through Christ Iesus before the world was,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own will and his grace, which was given us in Jesus Christ before the world began,
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling; not according to our works, but according to his will, and that grace of his which was given to us in Jeshu Meshiha before the time of the worlds,
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— who hath vivified us, and called us with a holy calling; not according to our works, but according to his good pleasure, and his grace that was given us in Jesus the Messiah from time before the ages,

Who y3588

[3588] Standard
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

hath saved 4982

{4982} Prime
σῴζω
sozo
{sode'-zo}

From a primary word σῶς [[sos]] (contraction for the obsolete σάος [[saos]], 'safe'); to save, that is, deliver or protect (literally or figuratively).

z5660

<5660> Grammar

Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 714

us, 2248

{2248} Prime
ἡμᾶς
hemas
{hay-mas'}

Accusative plural of G1473; us.

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.

called 2564

{2564} Prime
καλέω
kaleo
{kal-eh'-o}

Akin to the base of G2753; to 'call' (properly aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise).

z5660

<5660> Grammar

Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 714

[us] with an holy 40

{0040} Prime
ἅγιος
hagios
{hag'-ee-os}

From ἅγος [[hagos]] (an awful thing) compare G0053, [H2282]; sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated).

calling, 2821

{2821} Prime
κλῆσις
klesis
{klay'-sis}

From a shorter form of G2564; an invitation (figuratively).

not 3756

{3756} Prime
οὐ
ou
{oo}

A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.

according x2596

(2596) Complement
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

to y2596

[2596] Standard
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

our 2257

{2257} Prime
ἡμῶν
hemon
{hay-mone'}

Genitive plural of G1473; of (or from) us.

works, 2041

{2041} Prime
ἔργον
ergon
{er'-gon}

From ἔργω [[ergo]] (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act.

but 235

{0235} Prime
ἀλλά
alla
{al-lah'}

Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).

according x2596

(2596) Complement
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

to y2596

[2596] Standard
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

his own 2398

{2398} Prime
ἴδιος
idios
{id'-ee-os}

Of uncertain affinity; pertaining to self, that is, one's own; by implication private or separate.

purpose 4286

{4286} Prime
πρόθεσις
prothesis
{proth'-es-is}

From G4388; a setting forth, that is, (figuratively) proposal (intention); specifically the show bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God.

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

grace, 5485

{5485} Prime
χάρις
charis
{khar'-ece}

From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude).

which y3588

[3588] Standard
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

was given 1325

{1325} Prime
δίδωμι
didomi
{did'-o-mee}

A prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternate in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection).

z5685

<5685> Grammar

Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 215

us 2254

{2254} Prime
ἡμῖν
hemin
{hay-meen'}

Dative plural of G1473; to (or for, with, by) us.

in 1722

{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}

A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.

Christ 5547

{5547} Prime
Χριστός
Christos
{khris-tos'}

From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus 2424

{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}

Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.

before 4253

{4253} Prime
πρό
pro
{pro}

A primary preposition; 'fore', that is, in front of, prior (figuratively superior) to. In compounds it retains the same significations.

the world began, 5550

{5550} Prime
χρόνος
chronos
{khron'-os}

Of uncertain derivation; a space of time (in genitive case, and thus properly distinguished from G2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G0165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension an individual opportunity; by implication delay.

166

{0166} Prime
αἰώνιος
aionios
{ahee-o'-nee-os}

From G0165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well).

2 Timothy 1:9

_ _ Who ... called us — namely, God the Father (Galatians 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” (Romans 8:28-30).

_ _ holy calling — the actual call to a life of holiness. Hebrews 3:1, “heavenly calling” [Tittmann, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]; whereas we were sinners and enemies (Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 4:1). The call comes wholly from God and claims us wholly for God. “Holy” implies the separation of believers from the rest of the world unto God.

_ _ not according to — not having regard to our works in His election and calling of grace (Romans 9:11; Ephesians 2:8, Ephesians 2:9).

_ _ his own purpose — The origination of salvation was of His own purpose, flowing from His own goodness, not for works of ours coming first, but wholly because of His own gratuitous, electing love [Theodoret and Calvin].

_ _ grace ... given us — in His everlasting purpose, regarded as the same as when actually accomplished in due time.

_ _ in Christ — believers being regarded by God as IN HIM, with whom the Father makes the covenant of salvation (Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 3:11).

_ _ before the world began — Greek, “before the times (periods) of ages”; the enduring ages of which no end is contemplated (1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 3:11).

See commentary on 2 Timothy 1:6-14.

2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us — By faith. The love of the Father, the grace of our Saviour, and the whole economy of salvation, are here admirably described. Having called us with an holy calling — Which is all from God, and claims us all for God. According to his own purpose and grace — That is, his own gracious purpose. Which was given us — Fixed for our advantage, before the world began.

2 Timothy 1:9

⁽⁴⁾ 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 ^(h) given us in Christ Jesus ⁽ⁱ⁾ before the world began,

⁽⁴⁾ He shows with how great benefits God has bound us to maintain boldly and constantly his glory which is joined with our salvation, and reckons up the causes of our salvation, that is, that free and eternal purpose of God, to save us in Christ who was to come. And by this it would come to pass, that we would at length be freely called by God through the preaching of the Gospel, to Christ the destroyer of death and author of immortality.

^(h) He says that that grace was given to us from everlasting, to which we were predestinated from everlasting. So that the doctrine of foreseen faith and foreseen works is completely contrary to the doctrine which preaches and teaches the grace of God.

⁽ⁱ⁾ Before the beginning of years, which has run on ever since the beginning of the world.

hath:
Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, [which is] our hope;
Titus 3:4-5 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ... Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

called:
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Romans 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Romans 9:24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: ... Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
1 Peter 1:15-16 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; ... Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 Peter 2:20-21 For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God. ... For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

not:
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Romans 9:11 (For [the children] being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Romans 11:5-6 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. ... And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Ephesians 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

according to his:
Deuteronomy 7:7-8 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye [were] the fewest of all people: ... But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Isaiah 14:26-27 This [is] the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this [is] the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. ... For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. ... Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

which:
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:28-29 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. ... My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand.
John 17:9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
1 Corinthians 3:21-22 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; ... Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:

before:
John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Acts 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
1 Peter 1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Dt 7:7. Is 14:26. Mt 1:21; 11:25. Lk 10:21. Jn 6:37; 10:28; 17:9, 24. Ac 2:47; 15:18. Ro 3:20; 8:28, 30; 9:11, 24; 11:5; 16:25. 1Co 1:18; 3:21. Ep 1:3, 4, 9, 11; 2:5, 8, 9; 3:11. 1Th 4:7. 2Th 2:13. 1Ti 1:1. Tit 1:2; 3:4, 5. He 3:1. 1P 1:15, 20; 2:9, 20. Rv 13:8; 17:8.