2 Timothy
“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
2 Timothy 1:9 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and salvation — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Ephesians 2:5“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
1 John 4:10“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
Isaiah 55:1“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
Revelation 22:17
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 1:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 1:9 reads: "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," The verse speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and salvation. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 1:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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," is 2 Timothy 1:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 1:9?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 1:9 include Titus 2:11, Ephesians 2:5, and John 3:16. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 1:9 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 1:9?
Read 2 Timothy 1:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.