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2 Timothy 1:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He's the one who saved us and called us to live differently — not because we earned it or did anything special, but because that was always his plan. This grace through Jesus was decided before the world even existed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your calling isn't based on your resume — it's based on God's grace that was planned before day one.

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