Ephesians 2:9

Translations

Modern

…not by works, so that no one can boast.

Traditional

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Literal

…not by works, so that no one may boast.

Latin

…non ex operibus, ut ne quis glorietur.

Original

Greek

English

…not by works, so that no one can boast.

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

Related verses

2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
Romans 11:6
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Titus 3:3–5
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
Romans 9:16
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
1 Corinthians 1:29–31
…so that no one may boast in His presence.
Romans 3:20
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
Romans 4:2
If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
Romans 9:11
Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
Romans 3:27–28
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.

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