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Ephesians 2:9-11
International Standard Version
Ephesians 2:9-11
International Standard Version
9 and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.[a] 10 For we are God’s[b] masterpiece,[c] created in the Messiah[d] Jesus to perform good actions that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.[e]
All Believers are One in the Messiah
11 So then, remember that at one time you gentiles by birth[f] were called “the uncircumcised” by those who called themselves “the circumcised.” They underwent physical circumcision done by human hands.
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- Ephesians 2:9 Lit. works, lest anyone boast
- Ephesians 2:10 Lit. his
- Ephesians 2:10 Or workmanship
- Ephesians 2:10 Or Christ
- Ephesians 2:10 Lit. so that we might walk in them
- Ephesians 2:11 Lit. in the flesh
Ephesians 2:9-11
New International Version
Ephesians 2:9-11
New International Version
9 not by works,(A) so that no one can boast.(B) 10 For we are God’s handiwork,(C) created(D) in Christ Jesus to do good works,(E) which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ
11 Therefore, remember that formerly(F) you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)(G)—
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