Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version not by works, so that no one can boast. New Living Translation Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. English Standard Version not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Berean Standard Bible not by works, so that no one can boast. Berean Literal Bible not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. King James Bible Not of works, lest any man should boast. New King James Version not of works, lest anyone should boast. New American Standard Bible not a result of works, so that no one may boast. NASB 1995 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. NASB 1977 not as a result of works, that no one should boast. Legacy Standard Bible not of works, so that no one may 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]. Christian Standard Bible not from works, so that no one can boast. Holman Christian Standard Bible not from works, so that no one can boast. American Standard Version not of works, that no man should glory. Contemporary English Version It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about. English Revised Version not of works, that no man should glory. GOD'S WORD® Translation It's not the result of anything you've done, so no one can brag about it. International Standard Version and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting. Majority Standard Bible not by works, so that no one can boast. NET Bible it is not from works, so that no one can boast. New Heart English Bible not of works, that no one would boast. Webster's Bible Translation Not by works, lest any man should boast. Weymouth New Testament so that it may be impossible for any one to boast. World English Bible not of works, that no one would boast. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnot of works, that no one may boast; Berean Literal Bible not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Young's Literal Translation not of works, that no one may boast; Smith's Literal Translation Not of works, lest any one should boast. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNot of works, that no man may glory. Catholic Public Domain Version And this is not of works, so that no one may glory. New American Bible it is not from works, so no one may boast. New Revised Standard Version not the result of works, so that no one may boast. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNot of works, lest any man should boast. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Not of works, lest anyone should boast. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentnot by works, lest any one should boast. Godbey New Testament not of works, in order that no one may boast: Haweis New Testament not by works, lest any man should boast; Mace New Testament it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast: Weymouth New Testament so that it may be impossible for any one to boast. Worrell New Testament not of works, lest any one should boast; Worsley New Testament for we are his workmanship, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Alive with Christ…8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.… Cross References Romans 3:27-28 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith. / For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Galatians 2:16 know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. Romans 4:4-5 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. / However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. 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. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. Galatians 3:10-11 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” / Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” John 6:28-29 Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” / Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” Romans 9:11-12 Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 so that no one may boast in His presence. / It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. / Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Galatians 5:4 You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 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. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans 3:20,27,28 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin… Romans 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. Romans 9:11,16 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) … Jump to Previous Boast Glory Impossible Principle Result WorksJump to Next Boast Glory Impossible Principle Result WorksEphesians 2 1. By comparing what we were by nature, with what we are by grace,10. he declares that we are made for good works: and being brought near by Christ, 19. should not live as Gentiles and foreigners, but as citizens with the saints, and the family of God. not by works This phrase emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through human efforts or deeds. In the context of Ephesians, Paul is addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers, highlighting that adherence to the Law or any human effort cannot earn salvation. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching found in Romans 3:28, where Paul states that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the Law. The cultural context of the time included a strong emphasis on following the Mosaic Law among Jewish communities, and Paul is making it clear that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of human merit. This teaching counters the prevalent belief systems of the time, which often involved earning favor with deities through rituals and sacrifices. so that no one can boast Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. Ephesus A major city in Asia Minor, Ephesus was a center of commerce and culture. The church in Ephesus was one of the early Christian communities to which Paul wrote. 3. The Ephesian Church The recipients of the letter, this early Christian community faced challenges related to understanding the nature of salvation and the role of works. Teaching Points Salvation by Grace AloneSalvation is a gift from God, not something earned by human effort. This underscores the grace of God and the futility of human boasting. Humility in Faith Understanding that salvation is not by works should lead to humility. Believers are called to recognize their dependence on God's grace. The Role of Good Works While works do not save, they are the evidence of a living faith. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith through good works as a response to God's grace. Guarding Against Legalism Christians should be wary of falling into legalism, where they might believe that their actions can earn God's favor. True faith rests in Christ's finished work. Unity in the Body of Christ Since salvation is not by works, there is no room for boasting or division based on personal achievements. This truth should foster unity among believers.(9) Not of works, lest any man should boast.--In this verse we have the echo of the past Judaising controversy; it sums up briefly the whole argument of Romans 3:27 to Romans 4:25. There is a similar reminiscence, but more distinct and detached, in Philippians 3:2-9.Verse 9. - Not of works, lest any man should boast. Exegetical of the last clause, "Not of yourselves; certainly not of your works." The suppression of boasting was a purpose of God in his scheme of salvation; not the chief or final purpose, any more than the manifestation of his grace in coming ages was his chief or final purpose in showing mercy to the Ephesians, but inseparable from the nature of his plan. The spirit of glorying is essentially unsuited to the relations between the creature and the Creator, between the Redeemer and the redeemed. It is the very opposite of the spirit, "Not unto us, O Lord" (Psalm 115:1) - the spirit that casts its crown before the throne, and that breathes in the songs of heaven, "Unto him that loved us ... be glory and dominion forever and ever" (Revelation 1:5, 6). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek notοὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. works, ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. no μή (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. one τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. can boast. καυχήσηται (kauchēsētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2744: To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. Links Ephesians 2:9 NIVEphesians 2:9 NLT Ephesians 2:9 ESV Ephesians 2:9 NASB Ephesians 2:9 KJV Ephesians 2:9 BibleApps.com Ephesians 2:9 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 2:9 Chinese Bible Ephesians 2:9 French Bible Ephesians 2:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 2:9 Not of works that no one would (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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