Ephesians 2:9 asv — not of works, that no man should glory.

American Standard Version

"not of works, that no man should glory. "

— Ephesians 2:9, American Standard Version

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in Christ Jesus:

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that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:

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

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not of works, that no man should glory.

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

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

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that ye were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world.

Ephesians 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:9 say?
Ephesians 2:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “not of works, that no man should glory. ”
Where is Ephesians 2:9 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 9.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 2:9.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:9 in?
Ephesians 2:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 2:9?
Ephesians 2:9 reads (ASV): “not of works, that no man should glory. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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