Ephesians 2:9 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

not of works, lest any man should boast.

More versions

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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.]

American Standard Version (1901)

not of works, that no man should glory.

Common English Bible

It’s not something you did that you can be proud of.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And this is not of works, so that no one may glory.