The Apostle Paul
Ephesians 2:9ASV·traditional attribution
not of works, that no man should glory.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed
Not of works--This clause stands in contrast to "by grace," as is confirmed by Rom 4:4-5; Rom 11:6. lest--rather, as Greek, "that no man should boast" (Rom 3:27; Rom 4:2).
Geneva Bible Notes Reformed
Not of works, lest any man should boast. (9) He specifically and completely takes away from our works the praise of justification, seeing that the good works themselves are the effects of grace in us.
Matthew Henry Presbyterian
God's great love is the fountain; His rich mercy flows from it. We contribute nothing, no works, no merit, no boasting. Every converted sinner is a saved sinner, brought into this state by grace alone through faith in Christ, and so all glory belongs to the Lord.
AI summary
Commenting on Ephesians 2:4-10