Ephesians 2:9

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

It is not due to obedience to Law, lest any one should boast.

Cross References

Romans 11:6

But if in love, then no longer as a result of obedience. Otherwise love would cease to be love.

Romans 3:20

For 'no human being will be pronounced righteous before God' as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.

Romans 4:2

If he was pronounced righteous as the result of obedience, then he has something to boast of. Yes, but not before God.

Romans 9:11

For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,

Romans 9:16

So, then, all depends, not on human wishes or human efforts, but on God's mercy.

2 Timothy 1:9

It was God who saved us, and from him we received our solemn Call--not as a reward for anything that we had done, but in fulfillment of his own loving purpose. For that love was extended to us, through Christ Jesus, before time began,