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 the grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
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Isaiah 14:26This is the purpose which is formed concerning all the earth, And this the hand which is stretched out over all the nations.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes.
John 6:37All that the Father giveth me will come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out;
John 17:9I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine;
Acts 2:47praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were in the way of salvation.
Romans 3:20Because by works of the Law no flesh shall be accepted as righteous: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:7-15
Cautions and Exhortations; Ministerial Fidelity. ( a. d. 66.) 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according… Read the whole commentary →