Saved by Grace

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Read in Context

6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

11Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Understanding This Verse

Context

Paul explains that salvation is entirely a gift from God, not earned by works.

Application

We cannot earn salvation; it's a free gift received through faith.

Compare Translations

KJVKing James Version

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation

for by grace ye are having been saved, through faith, and this not of you -- of God the gift, not of works, that no one may boast;

WEBWorld English Bible

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.

Cross References

Romans 3:24Titus 3:5Romans 11:6

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