New Testament · Epistle
Ephesians 2:8
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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
About Ephesians 2:8
Ephesians 2:8 from Ephesians speaks directly to Faith and Salvation, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Cross References
- Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
- Hebrews 11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
- Romans 10:17
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
- Matthew 17:20
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
- Galatians 2:20
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
- James 2:17
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”
Related Verses
- John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
- Romans 10:9
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
- Acts 4:12
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
- Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
- Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
How to Apply Ephesians 2:8
Study Ephesians 2:8 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Ephesians. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Faith. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.