But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
Ephesians 2:9 - Revised Version 1885 not of works, that no man should glory. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 not of works, lest any man should boast. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) not of works, that no man should glory. Common English Bible It’s not something you did that you can be proud of. Catholic Public Domain Version And this is not of works, so that no one may glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not of works, that no man may glory. |
But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,