Ephesians 2:9
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9 (A)not a result of works, (B)so that no one may boast.
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2 Timothy 1:9
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9 (A)who saved us and (B)called us to[a] a holy calling, (C)not because of our works but because of (D)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus (E)before the ages began,[b]
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or with
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Greek before times eternal
Romans 11:6
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6 (A)But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
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Titus 3:3-5
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3 For (A)we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when (B)the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, (C)not because of works done by us in righteousness, but (D)according to his own mercy, by (E)the washing of regeneration and (F)renewal of the Holy Spirit,
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1 Corinthians 1:29-31
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29 so (A)that no human being[a] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him[b] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us (B)wisdom from God, (C)righteousness and (D)sanctification and (E)redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, (F)“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
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- 1 Corinthians 1:29 Greek no flesh
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 Greek And from him
Romans 9:16
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16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion,[a] but on God, who has mercy.
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- Romans 9:16 Greek not of him who wills or runs
Romans 9:11
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11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of (A)him who calls—
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Romans 3:27-28
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27 (A)Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith (B)apart from works of the law.
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Romans 3:20
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20 For (A)by works of the law no human being[a] will be justified in his sight, since (B)through the law comes knowledge of sin.
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- Romans 3:20 Greek flesh
Romans 4:2
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2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but (A)not before God.
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