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I am saved vs I was saved

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am saved' is used when referring to a current state of being saved, while 'I was saved' is used when talking about a past event of being saved.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 4526 views

I am saved

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a current state of being saved.

Use 'I am saved' when you want to express that you are currently in a saved or protected state.

Examples:

  • After the accident, I am saved thanks to the seatbelt.
  • With the help of the lifeguard, I am saved from drowning.
  • Thanks to the vaccine, I am saved from getting sick.
  • In times of danger, I am saved by my instincts.
  • With the security system, I am saved from burglars.
  • For so long, I have hungered for my place in this world, and the next, and now, by His abundant grace, I am saved.
  • And this surgery came along and basically made me who I am today and saved my life.
  • Sorry about this, Sheppard, and I really am grateful you saved my life.
  • In any case, I am sure that this saved the taxpayer some money and as for the delegation from the European Union, we were pleased with the way the conference was organised.
  • You saved my life once, and for that I am grateful.
  • Nikita, I am the same guy that you saved multiple times.
  • Saved only by the fact that I am well-bred.
  • Allen saved a woman, and in doing so, saved her child, who I am happy to report was born less than an hour ago.
  • I saved you today because of who I am.
  • Because I am not sure I could have saved you from the decision of the court.
  • Listen, I am informed that you and your men from Firehouse 51 were first on scene and saved dozens of lives today.
  • The man saved my life, and here I am.
  • You saved me because I am useful to you.
  • Fear not, my Lady Igraine, for I am your champion and Camelot will be saved.
  • Walter. You saved his life. I am sure that he will understand.
  • He saved my life, I am Silvia, the nephew of Fabio.
  • Yes, five years later, here I am, qualified as the First Officer and it saved our marriage.
  • I am tellin' you, room in the bathroom is what has saved more marriages than Oprah and Dr. Phil combined.
  • You saved my people. I am in your debt.
  • I am not going to have my family think that some... ...mystery benefactor saved us.

Alternatives:

  • I have been saved
  • I am safe now
  • I am protected
  • I am out of danger
  • I am secure

I was saved

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event of being saved.

Use 'I was saved' when you want to talk about a specific event in the past where you were saved from harm or danger.

Examples:

  • When I fell off the cliff, I was saved by a passerby.
  • During the fire, I was saved by the firefighters.
  • In the accident, I was saved by wearing a helmet.
  • After the earthquake, I was saved by the rescue team.
  • When I got lost in the forest, I was saved by a search party.
  • I feared death was a certainty until I was saved by simple physics.
  • In that moment, I was saved.
  • No. Fortunately I was saved by the darkness.
  • Then I saw you, and I was saved... I hope.
  • Then, I was saved by seven elders.
  • But I was saved by a mysterious spell cast upon me by my beloved wife Katrina.
  • You're the one who told me I was saved for a reason when I nearly died last time, but whatever that reason is,
  • Today, I was saved by the impossible.
  • I was saved by a dragon.
  • And much to my surprise, I was saved by a mermaid.
  • I was saved when I was ten years old.
  • Then I was saved by the Seven Elders
  • Ther was a compromise, certainly, but I was saved.
  • that I was saved for a reason.
  • As hard as it is to believe, I was saved now twice in two days.
  • But, you see, ladies and gentlemen, I was saved by a miracle.
  • But... I was saved because of that.
  • Sister, I was saved by him way back in Schoenheim, Kansas.
  • But I was saved by these jaws of life.
  • I mean, even though I was saved and everything, I just...

Alternatives:

  • I got saved
  • I was rescued
  • I was protected
  • I was kept safe
  • I was spared

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