And if it is by grace, then it is not now by works; otherwise grace is no longer free.
Ephesians 2:9 - Catholic Public Domain Version And this is not of works, so that no one may glory. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 not of works, lest any man should boast. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law's demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.] American Standard Version (1901) not of works, that no man should glory. Common English Bible It’s not something you did that you can be proud of. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not of works, that no man may glory. English Standard Version 2016 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. |
And if it is by grace, then it is not now by works; otherwise grace is no longer free.
For in his presence no flesh shall be justified by the works of the law. For knowledge of sin is through the law.
For if Abraham was justified by works, he would have glory, but not with God.
when the children had not yet been born, and had not yet done anything good or bad (such that the purpose of God might be based on their choice),
Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.
who has freed us and has called us to his holy vocation, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus, before the ages of time.