Romans 11:6

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

6But if it is by grace, it is no longer 11:6 Lit out ofon the basis of works, since otherwise grace is no longer grace.

6But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.

6But if it is by grace [God’s unmerited favor], it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace [it would not be a gift but a reward for works].

6And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.11:6 BYZ and TR include But if it is by works, then it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

6And if they are chosen by grace, then they can’t work for it. If that were true, grace wouldn’t be grace anymore.