Romans 11:6

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

BSB

And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

WEB

And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

YLT

and if by grace, no more of works, otherwise the grace becometh no more grace; and if of works, it is no more grace, otherwise the work is no more work.

F.O.G Original

(6) But if it’s favourable-grace, it’s no longer from works, otherwise favourable-grace wouldn’t be favourable-grace.

F.O.G

(6) But if it’s favourable-grace, it’s no longer from works, otherwise favourable-grace wouldn’t be favourable-grace.

F.O.G MSG

⁶And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.ᶜ

Footnotes:

⁶ᶜ Grace vs. Works: Paul emphasizes that salvation by grace cannot be mixed with earning salvation through good deeds—they are mutually exclusive principles. But t the same time, grace naturally produces good works by the Spirit. Just like a good tree naturally produces good fruit.