Ephesians 2:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.

Cross References

Romans 11:6

But if it is of grace, then it is no longer of works: or grace would not be grace.

Romans 3:20

Because by the works of the law no man is able to have righteousness in his eyes, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 4:2

For if Abraham got righteousness by works, he has reason for pride; but not before God.

Romans 9:11

Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,

Romans 9:16

So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.

2 Timothy 1:9

Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,