Ephesians 2:9
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Ephesians 2:9
Ephesians 2:9 in Context
Ephesians 2:9 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Ephesians 2:8-9 Mean? Context & Commentary.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 2:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 1:9“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”Romans 11:6“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.”Titus 3:3“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”Romans 9:16“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”1 Corinthians 1:29“That no flesh should glory in his presence.”Romans 3:20“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“(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;)”Romans 3:27“Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.”Judges 7:2“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”Romans 3:28“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”Numbers 23:4“And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered upon every altar a bullock and a ram.”Luke 18:12“I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.”
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