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Bible verse
Ephesians 2:8
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
What it means
Here is the gospel in miniature. You are saved by grace, God's unearned favor, received through simple faith. And even that faith is not a work you produce to impress Him. The whole thing is a gift. This is the end of anxious striving and the death of boasting. We come with empty hands and receive everything in Christ, who paid what we never could. Rest here. Your standing with God rests on His gift, not your performance.
Ephesians 2:8 at a glance
| Reference | Ephesians 2:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Ephesians |
| Chapter to read it in | Ephesians 2 |
| Topic | eternal life |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Romans 3:22-26
- Ephesians 2:5
- Romans 4:16
- John 1:12-13
- Romans 10:17
- Romans 10:9-10
- Acts 16:31
- James 1:16-18
- John 6:37
- John 5:24
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Ephesians 2:8?
It is in Ephesians, in Ephesians 2. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Ephesians 2:8?
Readers most often set it beside Romans 3:22-26, Ephesians 2:5, Romans 4:16, John 1:12-13. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Ephesians 2:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Ephesians 2:8 is hidden from you. We bring you Ephesians 2:8, eternal life. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Ephesians 2 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Ephesians 2:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
