Ephesians 2:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

It's not because of good things we do, so that no one can brag about it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse emphasizes that salvation comes as a gift from God, not something we earn through our actions, so no one can take credit for it.

📚 Historical Context

Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus around 60-62 AD while imprisoned in Rome. The Ephesian Christians lived in a culture where people often boasted about their religious achievements and good works to gain favor with the gods. Paul was making it clear that God's grace works differently than human religion.

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