Devine Scripture

Ephesians 2:9

Ephesians chapter 2 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

not of works, that no man should glory.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

not of works, that no man should glory.

Context

v.8for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

v.9This passage

v.10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 3:20

    because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

  • Romans 3:27

    Where then is the glorying? It is excluded. By what manner of law? of works? Nay: but by a law of faith.

  • Romans 4:2

    For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.

  • Romans 9:11

    for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,

  • Titus 3:3

    For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

  • Romans 11:6

    But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.