Ephesians 2:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You are not saved by the things you have done, so there is nothing to boast about.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people, but not because of anything we ourselves did. God saved us and made us his people because that was what he wanted and because of his grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began.

Romans 11:6

And if he chose them by grace, then it is not what they have done that made them his people. If they could be made his people by what they did, his gift of grace would not really be a gift.

Romans 9:16

So God will choose anyone he decides to show mercy to, and his choice does not depend on what people want or try to do.

Romans 3:20

because no one can be made right with God by following the law. The law only shows us our sin.

Romans 9:11

But before the two sons were born, God told Rebecca, “The older son will serve the younger.” This was before the boys had done anything good or bad. God said this before they were born so that the boy he wanted would be chosen because of God’s own plan. He was chosen because he was the one God wanted to call, not because of anything the boys did.

Romans 4:2

If Abraham was made right by the things he did, he had a reason to boast about himself. But God knew different.