2 Timothy 1:9

English Standard Version

9 who saved us and called us to[1] a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[2] (Ro 3:27; Ro 8:28; Ro 16:25; Eph 1:4; 1Ti 1:1; Tit 1:2; Tit 3:4; Tit 3:5; Heb 3:1) 

New International Version

9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 

New International Reader’s Version

9 God has saved us. He has chosen us to live a holy life. It wasn’t because of anything we have done. It was because of his own purpose and grace. Through Christ Jesus, God gave us this grace even before time began. 

King James Version

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, 

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