Romans 11:5 introduces the remnant chosen by grace — the immediate context that sets up this verse's contrast with works.

In Romans 3:27, boasting is excluded by the law of faith, reinforcing that grace leaves no room for works-based pride.

Romans 3:28 states justification by faith apart from works, directly supporting that grace is not earned by works.

Romans 4:4 contrasts wages earned by works with a gift of grace, illustrating why grace cannot be based on works.

Romans 4:5 declares that faith without works is counted as righteousness, aligning with grace apart from works.

Romans 9:11 explicitly states election is not because of works — the same 'not by works' principle that underlies this verse.

Romans 6:14 contrasts law and grace, stating believers are under grace — reinforcing the same foundational principle.

Romans 5:20 shows law increasing sin while grace abounds more, demonstrating grace's independence from law/works.

Romans 5:21 emphasizes grace reigning through righteousness, complementing the theme that grace is the ruling principle, not works.

Galatians 5:4 states that those seeking justification by law are severed from grace, reinforcing that grace and works are mutually exclusive.

Galatians 2:21 warns that if righteousness came through the law, Christ died for nothing, underscoring that grace excludes law-based justification.

Ephesians 2:4-9 expands on salvation by grace through faith, not works—directly parallel to Paul's argument here.

2 Timothy 1:9 echoes that God saved us not because of our works but according to His own purpose and grace.

Deuteronomy 9:4-6 warns Israel not to think their righteousness earned God's gift, prefiguring the NT teaching that grace is not based on works.

Titus 3:5 states 'not by works of righteousness' but by God's mercy—reinforcing grace apart from works.

Ephesians 2:5 explicitly states 'by grace you have been saved,' directly echoing the same grace-based salvation that cannot be earned.

Ephesians 2:9 emphasizes 'not of works, lest anyone should boast,' matching the contrast between grace and works in this verse.

Titus 3:7 affirms justification by grace, not works, making us heirs — directly supporting the grace-based salvation here.

Matthew 20:15 echoes God's freedom to be generous — the same sovereign grace that overrides human notions of fairness.

Deuteronomy 7:7 explains God's choice not based on Israel's size—grace, not merit, underlies election.

1 Corinthians 15:10 attributes Paul's labor to God's grace, showing that works flow from grace, not the basis for it.

In Matthew 20:12, workers complain about unfair pay — this reflects a works-based mindset that directly contrasts with grace here.

Jeremiah 44:14 speaks of a remnant that will not escape judgment — a contrast to the remnant saved by grace in Paul.

Ephesians 1:4 shows that election before creation is by grace, not human merit — reinforcing that salvation's foundation is God's gracious choice.

Titus 2:11 declares that God's grace brings salvation to all, underscoring that salvation originates in grace alone.

Genesis 6:8 shows Noah finding grace, illustrating unmerited favor—a precedent for salvation by grace.