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2 Tim. 1:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who hath saved
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
w us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
called
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
x us with an holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
calling
klesis (Greek #2821)
an invitation (figuratively)
KJV usage: calling.
Pronounce: klay'-sis
Origin: from a shorter form of 2564
, not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
z according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
works
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
his own
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
purpose
prothesis (Greek #4286)
a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
KJV usage: purpose, shew(-bread).
Pronounce: proth'-es-is
Origin: from 4388
a and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
grace
charis (Greek #5485)
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)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
, which was given
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
before
pro (Greek #4253)
"fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
KJV usage: above, ago, before, or ever. In the comparative, it retains the same significations.
Pronounce: pro
Origin: a primary preposition
c the world
chronos (Greek #5550)
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from 2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from 165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
KJV usage: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Pronounce: khron'-os
Origin: of uncertain derivation
began
aionios (Greek #166)
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
KJV usage: eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Pronounce: ahee-o'-nee-os
Origin: from 165
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Matt. 1:21• 21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for *he* shall save his people from their sins. (Matt. 1:21)
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Rom. 8:28,30• 28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
 30But whom he has predestinated, these also he has called; and whom he has called, these also he has justified; but whom he has justified, these also he has glorified. (Rom. 8:28,30)
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Titus 3:5• 5not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which *we* had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:5)
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Deut. 7:7‑8• 7Not because ye were more in number than all the peoples, hath Jehovah been attached to you and chosen you, for ye are the fewest of all the peoples;
 8but because Jehovah loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath Jehovah brought you out with a powerful hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. (Deut. 7:7‑8)
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Eph. 1:9,11• 9having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
 11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, (Eph. 1:9,11)
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Eph. 1:4• 4according as he has chosen us in him before the world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love; (Eph. 1:4)

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Calling,
Christ,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
The Lord Jesus,
The World

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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hath.
Matt. 1:21• 21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for *he* shall save his people from their sins. (Matt. 1:21)
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Acts 2:47• 47praising God, and having favour with all the people; and the Lord added to the assembly daily those that were to be saved. (Acts 2:47)
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1 Cor. 1:18• 18For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power. (1 Cor. 1:18)
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Eph. 2:5,8• 5(we too being dead in offences,) has quickened us with the Christ, (ye are saved by grace,)
 8For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift: (Eph. 2:5,8)
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1 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the command of God our Saviour, and of Christ Jesus our hope, (1 Tim. 1:1)
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Titus 3:4‑5• 4But when the kindness and love to man of our Saviour God appeared,
 5not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which *we* had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:4‑5)
called.
Rom. 8:28,30• 28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
 30But whom he has predestinated, these also he has called; and whom he has called, these also he has justified; but whom he has justified, these also he has glorified. (Rom. 8:28,30)
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Rom. 9:24• 24us, whom he has also called, not only from amongst the Jews, but also from amongst the nations? (Rom. 9:24)
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1 Thess. 4:7• 7For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification. (1 Thess. 4:7)
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2 Thess. 2:13‑14• 13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
 14whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:13‑14)
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Heb. 3:1• 1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus, (Heb. 3:1)
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1 Peter 1:15‑16• 15but as he who has called you is holy, be ye also holy in all your conversation;
 16because it is written, Be ye holy, for *I* am holy. (1 Peter 1:15‑16)
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1 Peter 2:9• 9But *ye* are a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light; (1 Peter 2:9)
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1 Peter 2:20‑21• 20For what glory is it, if sinning and being buffeted ye shall bear it? but if, doing good and suffering, ye shall bear it, this is acceptable with God.
 21For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps: (1 Peter 2:20‑21)
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Rom. 3:20• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law is knowledge of sin. (Rom. 3:20)
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Rom. 9:11• 11the children indeed being not yet born, or having done anything good or worthless (that the purpose of God according to election might abide, not of works, but of him that calls), (Rom. 9:11)
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Rom. 11:5‑6• 5Thus, then, in the present time also there has been a remnant according to election of grace.
 6But if by grace, no longer of works: since otherwise grace is no more grace. (Rom. 11:5‑6)
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Eph. 2:9• 9not on the principle of works, that no one might boast. (Eph. 2:9)
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Titus 3:5• 5not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which *we* had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:5)
according to his.
Deut. 7:7‑8• 7Not because ye were more in number than all the peoples, hath Jehovah been attached to you and chosen you, for ye are the fewest of all the peoples;
 8but because Jehovah loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath Jehovah brought you out with a powerful hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. (Deut. 7:7‑8)
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Isa. 14:26‑27• 26This is the counsel which is purposed concerning the whole earth; and this is the hand which is stretched out upon all the nations.
 27For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall frustrate it? And his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? (Isa. 14:26‑27)
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Matt. 11:25‑26• 25At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
 26Yea, Father, for thus has it been well-pleasing in thy sight. (Matt. 11:25‑26)
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Luke 10:21• 21In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father, for thus has it been well-pleasing in thy sight. (Luke 10:21)
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Rom. 8:28• 28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
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Eph. 1:9,11• 9having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself
 11in whom we have also obtained an inheritance, being marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, (Eph. 1:9,11)
which.
John 6:37• 37All that the Father gives me shall come to me, and him that comes to me I will not at all cast out. (John 6:37)
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John 10:28‑29• 28and I give them life eternal; and they shall never perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand.
 29My Father who has given them to me is greater than all, and no one can seize out of the hand of my Father. (John 10:28‑29)
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John 17:9• 9I demand concerning them; I do not demand concerning the world, but concerning those whom thou hast given me, for they are thine, (John 17:9)
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1 Cor. 3:21‑22• 21So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.
 22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours; (1 Cor. 3:21‑22)
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Eph. 1:3• 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ; (Eph. 1:3)
before.
John 17:24• 24Father, as to those whom thou hast given me, I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. (John 17:24)
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Acts 15:18• 18known from eternity. (Acts 15:18)
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Rom. 16:25• 25Now to him that is able to establish you, according to my glad tidings and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, as to which silence has been kept in the times of the ages, (Rom. 16:25)
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Eph. 1:4• 4according as he has chosen us in him before the world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love; (Eph. 1:4)
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Eph. 3:11• 11according to the purpose of the ages, which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord, (Eph. 3:11)
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Titus 1:2• 2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the ages of time, (Titus 1:2)
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1 Peter 1:20• 20foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but who has been manifested at the end of times for your sakes, (1 Peter 1:20)
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Rev. 13:8• 8and all that dwell on the earth shall do it homage, every one whose name had not been written from the founding of the world in the book of life of the slain Lamb. (Rev. 13:8)
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Rev. 17:8• 8The beast which thou sawest was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go into destruction: and they who dwell on the earth, whose names are not written from the founding of the world in the book of life, shall wonder, seeing the beast, that it was, and is not, and shall be present. (Rev. 17:8)
• {vss. 9-10} What a sweep of vision! —first, back into eternity, and then onward to the time when death will be swallowed up in victory! (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 1:8-11” by E. Dennett)
• Not according to our works, as though anything depended on man, but according to His own purpose and His grace given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. This is the sure and immovable foundation. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• This immutable foundation, which is nothing less than the immutability and the glory of God Himself. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• What a sweep of vision-first, back into eternity, and then onward to the time when death will be swallowed up in victory (“2 Timothy 1:8-11”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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,

W. Kelly Translation

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who saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times everlastinga,

WK Translation Notes

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I have given "everlasting" rather than "eternal" as in the RV, because it fairly admits of a modified sense when applied to "times," as in {vi 28362}{/vi}, and {vi 29895}{/vi}, as well as here; just as "forever" when spoken of living man on earth is similarly used. Others who hold the same sense prefer "age-times" or "ages of times." "Eternal", though certainly the unmodified meaning, hardly consists with "times."