Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
American Standard Version (ASV)
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
What this verse means
Salvation is by grace, through faith — a gift, so no one can boast.
A short prayer
Lord, thank You for a salvation I could never earn. Keep me humble and grateful.
Read in context — Ephesians 2
6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Related verses
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Proverbs 3:5
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 3:6
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”Psalms 100:4
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalms 119:105