2 Timothy 1:9

“Who hath saved us, and called us, etc.] And therefore should not be ashamed of his Gospel, but should readily partake of the afflictions of it, depending on his power to support under them. There is a salvation previous to calling: there is a temporal salvation; a special providence attends the elect of God, as soon as born; God's visitation in a very special manner preserves their spirits; they are kept from many imminent dangers, and some of them from the grosser immoralities of life; and there is a chain of providences, as the fixing of their habitations, bringing to such a place, and under such a ministry, with various other things, ways and methods, which lead on to the effectual…”

“Who . . . called us--namely, God the Father (Gal 1:6). The having "saved us" in His eternal purpose of "grace, given us in Christ before the world began," precedes his actual "calling" of us in due time with a call made effective to us by the Holy Spirit; therefore, "saved us" comes before "called us" (Rom 8:28-30). holy calling--the actual call to a life of holiness. Heb 3:1, "heavenly calling" [TITTMANN, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]; whereas we were sinners and enemies (Eph 1:18; Eph 4:1). The call comes wholly from God and claims us wholly for God. "Holy" implies the separation of believers from the rest of the world unto God. not according to--not having regard to our works in…”

“Who hath saved us; - See the notes at Matthew 1:21. He has brought us into a state in which salvation is so certain, that Paul could speak of it as if it were already done. And called us - see the notes at Romans 8:28, Romans 8:30. With an holy calling - A calling which is in its own nature holy, and which leads to holiness; compare the Ephesians 4:1 note; Philippians 3:14 note; Hebrews 3:1 note. Not according to our works - Titus 3:5; notes, Ephesians 2:8-9. The idea is, that our own works have nothing to do in inducing God to call us. As, when we become Christians, he does not choose us because of our works, so the eternal purpose in regard to our salvation could not have been formed…”

“Who hath saved us - By faith. The love of the Father, the grace of our Saviour, and the whole economy of salvation, are here admirably described. Having called us with an holy calling - Which is all from God, and claims us all for God. According to his own purpose and grace - That is, his own gracious purpose. Which was given us - Fixed for our advantage, before the world began. 2 Timothy 1:10”

“1:9-10 This passage underscores the importance of obedience (1:8) and strengthens Timothy for it (cp. 1 Tim 1:15; 2:5-6). • God saved us . . . Christ Jesus, our Savior: God and Christ are described interchangeably in the role of Savior (see 1 Tim 1:1; 2:3-4). • called us to live a holy life: Salvation and godliness are linked (see 1 Tim 3:14-16; 5:8; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Eph 2:10). • not because we deserved it: We deserve condemnation (see Rom 3:23-24; 5:6-11; Eph 2:8-9; Titus 3:5). • that was his plan from before the beginning of time: See Titus 1:2; John 17:24; Eph 1:4, 11; 1 Pet 1:20; Rev 13:8. Salvation is completely removed from human merit and located exclusively in the gracious…”

“hath: Mat 1:21; Act 2:47; Co1 1:18; Eph 2:5, Eph 2:8; Ti1 1:1; Tit 3:4, Tit 3:5 called: Rom 8:28, Rom 8:30, Rom 9:24; Th1 4:7; Th2 2:13, Th2 2:14; Heb 3:1; Pe1 1:15, Pe1 1:16, Pe1 2:9; Pe1 2:20, Pe1 2:21 not: Rom 3:20, Rom 9:11, Rom 11:5, Rom 11:6; Eph 2:9; Tit 3:5 according to his: Deu 7:7, Deu 7:8; Isa 14:26, Isa 14:27; Mat 11:25, Mat 11:26; Luk 10:21; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:9, Eph 1:11 which: Joh 6:37, Joh 10:28, Joh 10:29, Joh 17:9; Co1 3:21, Co1 3:22; Eph 1:3 before: Joh 17:24; Act 15:18; Rom 16:25; Eph 1:4, Eph 3:11; Tit 1:2; Pe1 1:20; Rev 13:8, Rev 17:8 2 Timothy 1:10”