Ephesians 2:8-9 — Scripture Today

Ephesians 2:8-9By grace through faith

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.

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Interpretation

Paul urges a grace that is embodied in family life. Ephesians 2:8-9: trace "grace" and "have". Let grace in hospitality and listening—turn worship into posture. Through grace & mercy, Highlights God’s unmerited favor and covenantal compassion, culminating in Christ (Exod 34:6; Eph 2:8–9).

Context

The setting is Ephesians—epistle/letter, naming grace. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into grace & mercy. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Ephesians with Paul. In current research on Ephesians, Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. The setting is the By grace through faith (epistle/letter). Grace & Mercy is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul

Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).

Date:AD 80–90

Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses

Preserved in Papyrus 46 (c. 200 CE) and all major codices without significant variation. The phrase 'by grace through faith' shows remarkable stability. The clarification 'not of works' appears identically across all manuscripts. Over 800 Greek manuscripts contain this passage with virtual unanimity. Early church fathers quote it extensively, confirming the text from the 2nd century onward.