Charis — Grace
Unearned favor — the word Paul places at the head of every letter he wrote, and the hinge of 'by grace are ye saved through faith.'
Greek · Strong's G5485 · 147 occurrences in the New Testament (KJV)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV translations: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy)
Charis in the Bible — example verses
“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.”Luke 1:30 (KJV)
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”Luke 2:40 (KJV)
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”Luke 2:52 (KJV)
“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?”Luke 4:22 (KJV)
“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.”Luke 6:32 (KJV)
“And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.”Luke 6:33 (KJV)
“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”Luke 6:34 (KJV)
“Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.”Luke 17:9 (KJV)
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