Verse Comparison: Ephesians 2:9
American Standard Version
not of works, that no man should glory.
Amplified® Bible
Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law's demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.]
Contemporary English Version
It isn't something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about.
Darby English Version
not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.
Good News Bible
(SEE 2:8)
International Standard Version
and not the result of works, lest anyone boast.
King James Version
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
New American Standard Bible
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
New International Version
not by works, so that no one can boast.
New King James Version
not of works, lest anyone should boast.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Young's Literal Translation
not of works, that no one may boast;
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