Ephesians 2:9

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It’s not based on anything you’ve done. No one can brag about earning it.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

God has saved us and called us to live a holy life. This isn’t because of anything we’ve done, but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus even before time began.

Romans 11:6

And if they are chosen by grace, then it’s not based on anything they’ve done. If it were, then grace wouldn’t be grace anymore.

Romans 9:16

So it doesn’t depend on what people want or what they do. It depends on God’s mercy.

Romans 3:20

So no one can obey the law well enough to be considered right with God. Instead, the law makes us more aware of our sin.

Romans 9:11

But even before her twins were born, before they’d done anything good or bad, Rebekah was told, “The older son will serve the younger one.” This shows that God’s purpose was based firmly on his own choice, not on anything the children did.

Romans 4:2

Did he become right with God because of something he did? If so, he could brag about that (though he couldn’t brag to God).