2 Timothy 1:9
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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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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Paul encourages Timothy not to be ashamed amid suffering and grounds their holy calling in grace given in Christ, not in works. Vocation may involve costly witness, so purpose should not be measured only by comfort or visible results.
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