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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Ephesians 2:9
Not from works, lest anyone should boast.
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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.
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, being rich in mercy, by reason of the great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Although we were dead by our offences, gave us life together with the Christ, - by favour, ye have been saved, - 6 And raised us up together, and seated us together in the heavenlies, in Christ: 7 That he might point out, in the oncoming ages, the surpassing riches of his favour in graciousness upon us, in Christ Jesus; 8 For, by his favour, have ye been saved, through means of faith, and this hath come to pass - not from you, of God, the free-gift! 9 Not from works, lest anyone should boast. 10 His, in fact we are - his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus upon a footing of good works, which God prepared beforehand, that, therein, we might walk.
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
And Yahweh God planted a garden in Eden, on the east, - and put there the man whom he had formed.
And Yahweh God planted a garden in Eden, on the east, - and put there the man whom he had formed.
Genesis 2:9
And Yahweh God, caused to spring up, out of the ground, every tree pleasant to the sight and good for food, - and the tree of life, in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
And Yahweh God, caused to spring up, out of the ground, every tree pleasant to the sight and good for food, - and the tree of life, in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:17
but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not cat of it, - for in the day thou eatest thereof, thou shelf die.
but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not cat of it, - for in the day thou eatest thereof, thou shelf die.
Genesis 3:3
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it, - lest ye die.
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it, - lest ye die.
Deuteronomy 6:25
and righteousness, shall it he to us, - when we take heed to do all this commandment, before Yahweh our God, as he commanded us.
and righteousness, shall it he to us, - when we take heed to do all this commandment, before Yahweh our God, as he commanded us.
Proverbs 3:18
A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her, - and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.
A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her, - and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.
The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.
Isaiah 44:25
Frustrating the signs of praters, And, diviners, he confoundeth, - Turning wise men backwards, And their knowledge, he maketh folly;
Frustrating the signs of praters, And, diviners, he confoundeth, - Turning wise men backwards, And their knowledge, he maketh folly;
Isaiah 47:10
And so thou didst trust in thy wickedness, Thou saidst, no one, seeth me, Thy wisdom and knowledge, the same, seduced thee, - Therefore saidst thou in thy heart, I am , and there is no one besides.
And so thou didst trust in thy wickedness, Thou saidst, no one, seeth me, Thy wisdom and knowledge, the same, seduced thee, - Therefore saidst thou in thy heart, I am , and there is no one besides.
Ezekiel 31:16
At the sound of his fall, I made nations tremble, When I caused him to descend into hades, with them who descend into the pit, - Then were grieved in the earth below-All the trees of Eden, The choicest and best of Lebanon All who had drunk the waters.
At the sound of his fall, I made nations tremble, When I caused him to descend into hades, with them who descend into the pit, - Then were grieved in the earth below-All the trees of Eden, The choicest and best of Lebanon All who had drunk the waters.
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.
