Ephesians 2:9 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁹ not by works, so that no one may boast.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ not of works, lest any man should boast.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ 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)

⁹ not of works, that no man should glory.

Common English Bible

⁹ It’s not something you did that you can be proud of.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ And this is not of works, so that no one may glory.

Ephesians 2:9 Cross References

Romans 11:6

Now if it is by grace, it is no longer by works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace. But if it is by works, it is no longer grace, otherwise work would no longer be work.

Romans 3:20

For by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight, for through the law comes knowledge of sin.

Romans 4:2

If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.

Romans 9:11

though her sons were not yet born and had done nothing good or evil, in order for the purpose of God's choice to stand (not because of works but because of him who calls),

Romans 9:16

So then, it does not depend on human will or effort, but on God's mercy.

2 Timothy 1:9

He 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 time began,