Ephesians 2:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
For by grace are all of you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
Ephesians 2:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Ephesians 2:8 (BSB)
Context of Ephesians 2:8
Ephesians is a letter attributed to Paul and addressed to Christians in and around Ephesus, many of them non-Jewish. Chapter 2 begins with their past life (verses 1 to 3), then describes what God did for them (verses 4 to 9). Verse 8 is part of that description, and verse 10 completes it.
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Questions about Ephesians 2:8
What does Ephesians 2:8 say?
Ephesians 2:8 in modern King James wording reads: "For by grace are all of you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"
Where is Ephesians 2:8 found in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8 is verse 8 of chapter 2 of the book of Ephesians, in the New Testament. Ephesians has 6 chapters.
What is the context of Ephesians 2:8?
Ephesians is a letter attributed to Paul and addressed to Christians in and around Ephesus, many of them non-Jewish. Chapter 2 begins with their past life (verses 1 to 3), then describes what God did for them (verses 4 to 9). Verse 8 is part of that description, and verse 10 completes it.