But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
Ephesians 2:9 - New Revised Standard Version not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And this is not of works, so that no one may glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not of works, that no man may glory. |
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
Even before they had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's purpose of election might continue,
So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.
who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,