Ephesians 2:8

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Modern

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Traditional

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Literal

For by grace you are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Latin

Gratia enim estis salvati per fidem, et hoc non ex vobis: Dei enim donum est:

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English

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Notes

Ephesians 2:8–9

This is a brief summary of how a person is saved. A key belief of the good news about Jesus is that people are made righteous by trusting in Christ. They are not made righteous by their own efforts (see Romans 1:16–17; 3:24–25; Galatians 2:16; compare John 3:16, 36). Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done (see Romans 3:21–4:8; 9:16; Galatians 3:2–10; 5:1–6; compare 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5). Salvation is for those who trust only Christ to save them. Therefore, none of us can boast about it (compare Romans 3:27; 4:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30–31; Galatians 6:14).

Ephesians 2:4–10

By God's mercy, kindness, and love, those united with Jesus Christ are saved from the terrible consequences of their sin and enjoy the benefits of Christ's resurrection.

Ephesians 2:1–10

Paul thinks about how difficult life was for the believers before they found Christ. He appreciates God's grace for saving them.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Faith and Good Deeds God’s Sabbath Rest Living for Christ Miracles Sin Enters the World The Good News Message The Grace of God The Land The New Covenant

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