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χάρις

charisgrace
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine155 occurrences23 books147 verses

Definition

χάρις, -ιτος, ἡ Abbott-Smith does not include the article here., accusative, χάριν (χάριτα in Acts 24:27, Jude 4; see WH, App., 157),

[in LXX chiefly for חֵן ;]

1. objectively, that which causes favourable regard, gracefulness, grace, loveliness of form, graciousness of speech (cl.; Ecclesiastes 10:12, Sir.21.16, al.): Colossians 4:6; λόγοι τ. χάριτος (genitive qual.), Luke 4:22.

2. Subjectively,

(a) on the part of the giver, grace, graciousness, kindness, goodwill, favour: Luke 2:52, Acts 7:10, al.; esp. in NT of the divine favour, grace, with emphasis on its freeness and universality: Luke 1:30, Acts 14:26, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, al.; opposite to ὀφείλημα, Romans 4:4, 16; to ἔργα, Romans 11:6;

(b) on the part of the receiver, a sense of favour received, thanks, gratitude: Romans 6:17; 7:25, al.; χ. ἔχειν, to be thankful, Luke 17:9, 1 Timothy 1:12, al.

3. Objectively, of the effect of grace,

(a) a state of grace: Romans 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:1, 1 Peter 5:12, 2 Peter 3:18;

(b) a proof or gift of grace (cl., a favour): John 1:16, Acts 6:8, Romans 1:5, 1 Corinthians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Galatians 2:9, Ephesians 3:2, 1 Peter 5:5, 10 al. (For fuller treatment of the NT usage, see AR, Eph., 221ff.; DB, ii, 254ff.; DCG, i, 686ff.; Cremer, see word).

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

155 total
  1. Philippians 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  2. Philippians 1:7χάριτος · grace
    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  3. Philippians 4:23χάρις · grace
    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
  4. Colossians 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
  5. Colossians 1:6χάριν · grace
    …that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
  6. Colossians 3:16χάριτι · gratitude
    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
  7. Colossians 4:6χάριτι · gracious
    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
  8. Colossians 4:18χάρις · Grace [be]
    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:1Χάρις · Grace
    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:28χάρις · grace
    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
  11. 2 Thessalonians 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  12. 2 Thessalonians 1:12χάριν · grace
    …so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  13. 2 Thessalonians 2:16χάριτι · grace
    Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
  14. 2 Thessalonians 3:18χάρις · grace
    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
  15. 1 Timothy 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  16. 1 Timothy 1:12Χάριν · thank
    I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
  17. 1 Timothy 1:14χάρις · grace
    And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  18. 1 Timothy 6:21χάρις · Grace [be]
    …which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.
  19. 2 Timothy 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  20. 2 Timothy 1:3Χάριν · thank
    I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
  21. 2 Timothy 1:9χάριν · [by the] grace
    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  22. 2 Timothy 2:1χάριτι · grace
    You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  23. 2 Timothy 4:22χάρις · Grace [be]
    The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
  24. Titus 1:4Χάρις · Grace
    To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
  25. Titus 2:11χάρις · grace
    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
  26. Titus 3:7χάριτι · grace
    …so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
  27. Titus 3:15χάρις · Grace [be]
    All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
  28. Philemon 1:3Χάρις · Grace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  29. Philemon 1:25χάρις · grace
    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
  30. Hebrews 2:9χάριτι · by [the] grace
    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
  31. Hebrews 4:16 (2×)χάριτος · of grace; χάριν · grace
    Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
  32. Hebrews 10:29χάριτος · of grace
    How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
  33. Hebrews 12:15χάριτος · grace
    See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
  34. Hebrews 12:28χάριν · gratitude
    Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
  35. Hebrews 13:9χάριτι · by grace
    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
  36. Hebrews 13:25χάρις · Grace [be]
    Grace be with all of you.
  37. James 4:6 (2×)χάριν · grace; χάριν · grace
    But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  38. 1 Peter 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    …according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
  39. 1 Peter 1:10χάριτος · grace
    Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,
  40. 1 Peter 1:13χάριν · grace
    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  41. 1 Peter 2:19χάρις · is to be commended
    For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
  42. 1 Peter 2:20χάρις · commendable
    How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
  43. 1 Peter 3:7χάριτος · of [the] gracious gift
    Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
  44. 1 Peter 4:10χάριτος · grace
    As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
  45. 1 Peter 5:5χάριν · grace
    Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  46. 1 Peter 5:10χάριτος · grace
    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
  47. 1 Peter 5:12χάριν · grace
    Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
  48. 2 Peter 1:2Χάρις · Grace
    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.