Bible Verses About Grace — The Complete KJV Guide
The complete KJV guide to the grace of God — unearned and sufficient
Discover KJV Bible verses about grace. Scripture on God's unmerited favor, mercy, and the amazing grace that saves and sustains believers.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." — Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
Grace is God's unmerited favor toward humanity—a gift we could never earn or deserve. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. These verses reveal the depth of God's gracious love and how His grace transforms our lives and empowers us to live for Him.
The complete KJV guide to the grace of God — unearned and sufficient
What the Bible says about grace
Grace is God's favour given to people who have not earned it and cannot repay it. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes the logic airtight: by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves — not of works, lest any man should boast. Grace and merit are mutually exclusive in Scripture.
Grace for salvation and for daily life
The New Testament applies grace beyond conversion. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — my grace is sufficient for thee — is spoken to a believer with an unanswered prayer. Titus 2:11-12 says grace also teaches, training believers to deny ungodliness. Grace saves and then reshapes.
What grace is not
Paul anticipates the misuse in Romans 6: shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. Grace is not permission; it is power. Any teaching that uses grace to excuse deliberate sin has inverted the biblical argument.
How to use this page
Read the verses below, then follow the links to mercy, salvation, forgiveness, and faith. Each reference opens in the KJV reader for full context.
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want."
— Psalm 23:1 (KJV)
'I shall not want' is grace in action. The Shepherd provides not because the sheep earned it but because the Shepherd is gracious.
Most-searched grace verses
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Lamentations 3:22-23
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lamentations 3:22-23
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
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Words, places & holidays
Gospel (εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion))
Good news; specifically the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ
Grace (χάρις (Charis))
Unmerited favor from God; His free gift of salvation and blessing
Salvation (σωτηρία (Sōtēria) / יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah))
Deliverance from sin, death, and judgment through God's power
Forgiveness (ἄφεσις (Aphesis))
The release from guilt, penalty, and the debt of sin
Salvation (Yeshuah) (יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah))
Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Faith (πίστις (Pistis))
Complete trust, confidence, and belief in God and His promises
10 Scriptures About Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Context: The clearest single statement of free salvation in the New Testament. Grace is the source, faith the channel, and works are excluded as the cause — though they follow as the fruit (v.10).
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:9
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Context: Paul prayed three times for the thorn in his flesh to be removed; God answered with a better promise: 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' Sufficient grace replaces removed trouble.
Read in contextRomans 5:20
"Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:"
Context: Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Paul sets up the great antithesis: no sinner is too far gone for grace that overflows the worst of us.
Read in contextRomans 6:14
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."Read in context
Hebrews 4:16
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Context: Believers are invited to come boldly to the throne of grace to find help in time of need. The throne is for grace, not for trembling.
Read in context2 Peter 3:18
"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."Read in context
Romans 3:24
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:"
Context: Justification is free — 'by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.' The price is not waived but paid at the cross.
Read in contextEphesians 1:7
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"Read in context
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What Does the Bible Say About Grace?
Grace is one of the most beautiful and essential concepts in the Bible. Often defined as 'unmerited favor,' grace is God giving us what we do not deserve — forgiveness, love, salvation, and blessing — not because of anything we have done, but because of who He is. Ephesians 2:8 declares, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.' Grace is the foundation of the Gospel: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Grace is not a license to sin, but the power to live a transformed life. It is God's unearned kindness extended to undeserving people.
Grace in the Old and New Testaments
While grace is most fully revealed in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, it is present throughout the Old Testament as well. God showed grace to Noah by saving him from the flood. He extended grace to Abraham through an unconditional covenant. He repeatedly forgave Israel despite their rebellion. The Hebrew word 'chen' (favor, grace) appears over 60 times in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, grace takes center stage through the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. John 1:17 says, 'For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.' Grace is the golden thread that runs through the entire biblical narrative.
Living in God's Grace Daily
Living in grace means accepting God's forgiveness without trying to earn it, extending grace to others as God has given it to you, and resting in the knowledge that your standing before God depends on Christ's work, not your performance. Practically, this means confessing sin quickly and receiving forgiveness (1 John 1:9), not keeping score of others' offenses (1 Corinthians 13:5), being generous and merciful, and approaching God confidently in prayer (Hebrews 4:16). Grace frees us from the burden of perfectionism and the paralysis of guilt, empowering us to live boldly for God's glory.
A Prayer for Grace
Gracious Father, I am overwhelmed by Your grace. I do not deserve Your love, yet You freely give it. Thank You for saving me not by my works but by Your unmerited favor through Jesus Christ. Help me to live in the freedom of Your grace — free from guilt, free from the need to earn Your approval, and free to extend grace to others. May Your grace be sufficient for every challenge I face today. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grace in the Bible
What is the definition of grace in the Bible?
Grace in the Bible is God's unmerited favor — His kindness and blessing given freely to those who don't deserve it. It is most clearly seen in the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). The Greek word 'charis' conveys the idea of a gift freely given, emphasizing that grace cannot be earned or repaid.
What is the best Bible verse about grace?
Ephesians 2:8-9 is perhaps the most well-known: 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' 2 Corinthians 12:9 is also beloved: 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.'
What is the difference between grace and mercy?
Grace is receiving what we don't deserve (favor, blessing, salvation), while mercy is not receiving what we do deserve (punishment for sin). Both flow from God's loving character. Titus 3:5 combines both concepts: 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.' Grace and mercy work together in God's plan of salvation.
Does grace mean we can sin freely?
No. Paul addresses this directly in Romans 6:1-2: 'Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.' Grace is not a license to sin but the power to overcome sin. Titus 2:11-12 teaches that grace instructs us to live 'soberly, righteously, and godly.' True understanding of grace produces gratitude and a desire to honor God, not to take advantage of His kindness.
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Grace (χάρις (Charis))
Unmerited favor from God; His free gift of salvation and blessing