Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Not of works. This clause stands in contrast to "by grace" (Romans 4:4-5; Romans 11:6).
Lest - Greek, 'that no man should boast' (Romans 3:27; Romans 4:2).
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Ephesians 2:9
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.