Ephesians 2:9

Which verses does Ephesians 2:9 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 2 Timothy 1:930 votes

   He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

2. Romans 11:629 votes

   And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

3. Titus 3:3–524 votes

   For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, …

4. Romans 9:1623 votes

   So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

5. 1 Corinthians 1:29–3120 votes

   so that no one may boast in His presence. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. …

6. Romans 3:2015 votes

   Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

7. Romans 4:213 votes

   If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

8. Romans 9:1113 votes

   Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

9. Romans 3:27–2811 votes

   Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Which verses point to Ephesians 2:9?

The 10 strongest of 44.

• Titus 3:5 87
• Luke 7:50 76
• 2 Timothy 1:9 54
• Philippians 1:6 53
• Romans 12:1 40
• 2 Corinthians 4:7 35
• John 6:44 31
• Titus 3:4 26
• John 1:16 25
• Luke 15:32 18