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Ephesians 2:9
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Christian Standard Bible®
not from works, so that no one can boast.
not from works, so that no one can boast.
King James Version (1611)
Not of workes, lest any man should boast.
Not of workes, lest any man should boast.
King James Version
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
English Standard Version
not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
New American Standard Bible
not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
New Century Version
It was not the result of your own efforts, so you cannot brag about it.
It was not the result of your own efforts, so you cannot brag about it.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Legacy Standard Bible
not of works, so that no one may boast.
not of works, so that no one may boast.
Berean Standard Bible
not by works, so that no one can boast.
not by works, so that no one can boast.
Contemporary English Version
It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.
It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.
Complete Jewish Bible
You were not delivered by your own actions; therefore no one should boast.
You were not delivered by your own actions; therefore no one should boast.
Darby Translation
not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.
not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.
Easy-to-Read Version
You are not saved by the things you have done, so there is nothing to boast about.
You are not saved by the things you have done, so there is nothing to boast about.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Not of workes, least any man should boast himselfe.
Not of workes, least any man should boast himselfe.
George Lamsa Translation
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Lexham English Bible
it is not from works, so that no one can boast.
it is not from works, so that no one can boast.
Literal Translation
not of works, that not anyone should boast;
not of works, that not anyone should boast;
Amplified Bible
not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].
American Standard Version
not of works, that no man should glory.
not of works, that no man should glory.
Bible in Basic English
Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.
Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.
Hebrew Names Version
not of works, that no one would boast.
not of works, that no one would boast.
International Standard Version
and not the result of works, lest anyone boast.Romans 3:20,27-28; 4:2; 9:11; 11:6; 1 Corinthians 1:29-31; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5;">[xr]
and not the result of works, lest anyone boast.Romans 3:20,27-28; 4:2; 9:11; 11:6; 1 Corinthians 1:29-31; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
not of works, that no man should glory.
not of works, that no man should glory.
Murdock Translation
not of works, lest any one glory.
not of works, lest any one glory.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Not of workes, lest any man shoulde boast hym selfe.
Not of workes, lest any man shoulde boast hym selfe.
English Revised Version
not of works, that no man should glory.
not of works, that no man should glory.
World English Bible
not of works, that no one would boast.
not of works, that no one would boast.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Weymouth's New Testament
so that it may be impossible for any one to boast.
so that it may be impossible for any one to boast.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
not of werkis, that no man haue glorie.
not of werkis, that no man haue glorie.
Update Bible Version
not of works, that no man should boast.
not of works, that no man should boast.
Webster's Bible Translation
Not by works, lest any man should boast.
Not by works, lest any man should boast.
New English Translation
it is not from works, so that no one can boast.
it is not from works, so that no one can boast.
New King James Version
not of works, lest anyone should boast.
not of works, lest anyone should boast.
New Living Translation
Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
New Life Bible
It is not given to you because you worked for it. If you could work for it, you would be proud.
It is not given to you because you worked for it. If you could work for it, you would be proud.
New Revised Standard
not the result of works, so that no one may boast.
not the result of works, so that no one may boast.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Not from works, lest anyone should boast.
Not from works, lest anyone should boast.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Not of works, that no man may glory.
Not of works, that no man may glory.
Revised Standard Version
not because of works, lest any man should boast.
not because of works, lest any man should boast.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
and commeth not of workes lest eny man shuld bost him silfe.
and commeth not of workes lest eny man shuld bost him silfe.
Young's Literal Translation
not of works, that no one may boast;
not of works, that no one may boast;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
not of workes, lest eny ma shulde boast him selfe.
not of workes, lest eny ma shulde boast him selfe.
Mace New Testament (1729)
it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:
it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:
Simplified Cowboy Version
No matter how tough you think you are, you can't save your own hide. You can't toot your own horn about something you can't do on your own.
No matter how tough you think you are, you can't save your own hide. You can't toot your own horn about something you can't do on your own.
Contextual Overview
4 But God's mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, 5 that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God's grace that you have been saved. 6 In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. 7 He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it. 10 God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Romans 3:20, Romans 3:27, Romans 3:28, Romans 4:2, Romans 9:11, Romans 9:16, Romans 11:6, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:3-5
Reciprocal: Numbers 23:4 - I have prepared Judges 7:2 - Israel Luke 18:12 - fast John 6:65 - that no 2 Corinthians 4:7 - that Titus 3:5 - by works
Cross-References
Genesis 2:8
Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the East, and there he put the man he had formed.
Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the East, and there he put the man he had formed.
Genesis 2:9
He made all kinds of beautiful trees grow there and produce good fruit. In the middle of the garden stood the tree that gives life and the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad.
He made all kinds of beautiful trees grow there and produce good fruit. In the middle of the garden stood the tree that gives life and the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad.
Genesis 2:17
except the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad. You must not eat the fruit of that tree; if you do, you will die the same day."
except the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad. You must not eat the fruit of that tree; if you do, you will die the same day."
Genesis 3:3
"except the tree in the middle of it. God told us not to eat the fruit of that tree or even touch it; if we do, we will die."
"except the tree in the middle of it. God told us not to eat the fruit of that tree or even touch it; if we do, we will die."
Deuteronomy 6:25
If we faithfully obey everything that God has commanded us, he will be pleased with us.'
If we faithfully obey everything that God has commanded us, he will be pleased with us.'
Proverbs 3:18
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
Proverbs 11:30
Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away.
Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away.
Isaiah 44:25
I make fools of fortunetellers and frustrate the predictions of astrologers. The words of the wise I refute and show that their wisdom is foolishness.
I make fools of fortunetellers and frustrate the predictions of astrologers. The words of the wise I refute and show that their wisdom is foolishness.
Isaiah 47:10
"You felt sure of yourself in your evil; you thought that no one could see you. Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray, and you said to yourself, ‘I am God— there is no one else like me.'
"You felt sure of yourself in your evil; you thought that no one could see you. Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray, and you said to yourself, ‘I am God— there is no one else like me.'
Ezekiel 31:16
When I send it down to the world of the dead, the noise of its downfall will shake the nations. All the trees of Eden and all the choice, well-watered trees of Lebanon who have gone to the world below will be pleased at its downfall.
When I send it down to the world of the dead, the noise of its downfall will shake the nations. All the trees of Eden and all the choice, well-watered trees of Lebanon who have gone to the world below will be pleased at its downfall.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Not of works,.... Of any kind, moral or ceremonial, before or after conversion, done without faith or in it, nor of these in any sense; works are neither the moving causes, nor the procuring causes, nor the helping causes, nor "causa sine qua non", or conditions of salvation; the best works that are done by men, are not done of themselves, but by the grace of God, and therefore can never merit at his hand: and salvation is put upon such a foot,
lest any man should boast; of his works before God, and unto men; wherefore he has denied works any place in justification and salvation, in order to exclude all boasting in man; and has fixed it in a way of grace, and has chosen and called poor sinful worthless creatures to enjoy it, that whoever glories, may glory in the Lord.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Not of works - see the notes at Romans 3:20, Romans 3:27.
