But if it is by grace, it is no longer by works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
Ephesians 2:9 - Tree of Life Version It is not based on deeds, so that no one may boast. 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 longer by works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
For no human, on the basis of Torah observance, will be set right in His sight—for through the Torah comes awareness of sin.
For if Abraham was set right by works, he has something to boast about—but not before God.
Yet before the sons were even born and had not done anything good or bad—so that God’s purpose and choice might stand not because of works but because of Him who calls—
So then it does not depend on the one who wills or the one who strives, but on God who shows mercy.
He has saved us and called us with a holy calling— not because of our deeds but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Messiah Yeshua before time began,