11 translations · Greek
2 Timothy 1:9
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 in 11 translations
- WEB 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,
- KJV 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,
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- 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.
- ASV 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,
- LSV Literal Standard Version
- who saved us, and called 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 the times of the ages,
- FBV Free Bible Version
- He is the one who has saved us and called us to live a holy life—not through what we do, but by God's own plan and through his grace.
- YLT Young’s 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,
- DBY 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,
- WBT Webster’s Bible
- 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;
- WEBC World English Bible (Catholic)
- 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,
- DRA Douay-Rheims 1899
- Who hath delivered us and called us by his holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the times of the world.
The Greek words
Each word of the Greek text in order, with its transliteration, the Berean Standard Bible’s English for it, and its Strong’s number and short definition.
| Word | Transliteration | English (BSB) | Strong’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| τοῦ | tou | [He] | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| σώσαντος | sōsantos | has saved | G4982 σῴζω to save |
| ἡμᾶς | hēmas | us | G1473 ἐγώ I/we |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 καί and |
| καλέσαντος | kalesantos | called [us] | G2564 καλέω to call: call |
| κλήσει | klēsei | calling | G2821 κλῆσις calling |
| ἁγίᾳ | hagia | to a holy | G40 ἅγιος holy |
| οὐ | ou | not | G3756 οὐ no |
| κατὰ | kata | because of | G2596 κατά according to |
| τὰ | ta | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| ἔργα | erga | works | G2041 ἔργον work |
| ἡμῶν | hēmōn | our | G1473 ἐγώ I/we |
| ἀλλὰ | alla | but | G235 ἀλλά but |
| κατὰ | kata | by | G2596 κατά according to |
| ἰδίαν | idian | His own | G2398 ἴδιος one's own/private |
| πρόθεσιν | prothesin | purpose | G4286 πρόθεσις purpose |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 καί and |
| χάριν | charin | [by the] grace | G5485 χάρις grace |
| τὴν | tēn | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| δοθεῖσαν | dotheisan | He granted | G1325 δίδωμι to give |
| ἡμῖν | hēmin | us | G1473 ἐγώ I/we |
| ἐν | en | in | G1722 ἐν in/on/among |
| Χριστῷ | Christō | Christ | G5547 Χριστός Christ |
| Ἰησοῦ | Iēsou | Jesus | G2424 Ἰησοῦς Jesus |
| πρὸ | pro | before | G4253 πρό before |
| χρόνων | chronōn | time | G5550 χρόνος time |
| αἰωνίων | aiōniōn | began | G166 αἰώνιος eternal |
Related verses
- Ephesians 2:8–9
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
- Titus 3:4–5
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
- Ephesians 1:3–4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ; even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;
- 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 it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
- Romans 14:24
Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,
- 1 Peter 2:20–21
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth; to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 8:28–39
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also justified. Whom he justified, those he also glorified. …
- John 17:24
Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
Cross references from OpenBible.info, CC BY 4.0, most-voted first; text from the World English Bible.
In context
7 For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
8 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,
9 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,
10 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.
11 For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Read all of 2 Timothy 1 in the World English Bible.
Edition and source notes
Each translation is shown as its source prints it, in its own verse numbering; where an edition numbers this verse differently, its own reference is given. The World English Bible, King James Version and Berean Standard Bible link to their chapter pages. Edition notes.
Literal Standard Version (2020) © Covenant Press and the Covenant Christian Coalition, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license. Free Bible Version (2018) © Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license.
The original words and their English come from the Berean Standard Bible translation tables (public domain); lemmas and short definitions from STEPBible (CC BY 4.0), with Greek definitions based on Abbott-Smith.
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