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2 Timothy 1:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Timothy 1:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace, and this grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[a](A)
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2 Timothy 1:9
Amplified Bible
2 Timothy 1:9
Amplified Bible
9 for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],
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2 Timothy 1:9
New Living Translation
2 Timothy 1:9
New Living Translation
9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.
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2 Timothy 1:9
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:9
New International Version
9 He has saved(A) us and called(B) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(C) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
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