WONDERFUL GRACE OF GOD
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:8
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:21
WONDERFUL GRACE OF GOD
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:8
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:21
Pentateuch
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:8
Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die: Genesis 19:19
And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. Genesis 32:5
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord. And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me. Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it. And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. Genesis 33:5,8,10-11,15
And Shechem said unto her father and unto her brethren, Let me find grace in your eyes, and what ye shall say unto me I will give. Genesis 34:11
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. Genesis 39:4
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. Genesis 43:29
And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants. And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt: Genesis 47:25,29
And when the days of his mourning were past, Joseph spake unto the house of Pharaoh, saying, If now I have found grace in your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, Genesis 50:4
For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Exodus 22:27
And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight. Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth. And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. Exodus 33:12-13,16-17,19
And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance. Exodus 34:6,9
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: Numbers 6:25
Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan. Numbers 32:5
History
And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. Judges 6:17
And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter. Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? Ruth 2:2,10
And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. 1 Samuel 1:18
And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. 1 Samuel 20:3
And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee? 1 Samuel 27:5
And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live? 2 Samuel 12:22
And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. 2 Samuel 14:22
Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. 2 Samuel 16:4
And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. 2 Kings 13:23
For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him. 2 Chronicles 30:9
And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. Ezra 9:8
And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God. Nehemiah 9:17,31
And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. Esther 2:17
Poetry
Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. Job 33:24
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Psalms 45:2
Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah. Psalms 77:9
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalms 84:11
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Psalms 86:15
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Psalms 111:4
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Psalms 112:4
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. Psalms 116:5
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. Psalms 119:29
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. Psalms 145:8
For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. Proverbs 1:9
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Proverbs 3:22
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Proverbs 3:34
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. Proverbs 4:9
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Proverbs 11:16
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. Proverbs 22:11
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. Ecclesiastes 10:12
Prophecy
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee. Isaiah 30:18-19
O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble. Isaiah 33:2
O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail! Jeremiah 22:23
Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. Jeremiah 31:2
Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. Hosea 14:2
And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel 2:13
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. Amos 5:15
And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. Jonah 4:2
Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. Zechariah 4:7
And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. Zechariah 12:10
And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts. Malachi 1:9
Gospels and Acts
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Luke 2:40
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
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:14,16-17
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:33
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. Acts 11:23
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. Acts 13:43
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. Acts 14:3,26
But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. Acts 15:11,40
And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: Acts 18:27
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Acts 20:24,32
Epistles
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:5,7
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:24
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, Romans 4:4,16
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:2,15,17,20-21
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Romans 6:1-2,14-15
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Romans 11:5-6
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Romans 12:3,6
Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, Romans 15:15
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Romans 16:20,24
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 1 Corinthians 1:3-4
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 1 Corinthians 3:10
For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 1 Corinthians 10:30
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 1 Corinthians 16:23
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 2 Corinthians 1:2,12
For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: 2 Corinthians 8:1,6-7,9,19
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. 2 Corinthians 9:8,14
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. 2 Corinthians 12:9
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. (The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.) 2 Corinthians 13:14
Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, Galatians 1:3,6,15
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 2:9,21
Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. Galatians 5:4
Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (To the Galatians written from Rome.) Galatians 6:18
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 1:2,6-7
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:5,7-8
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; Ephesians 3:2,7-8
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:7,29
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. (To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.) Ephesians 6:24
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. Philippians 1:2,7
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (To the Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.) Philippians 4:23
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: Colossians 1:2,6
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. (Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.) Colossians 4:6,18
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:1
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.) 1 Thessalonians 5:28
Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:2,12
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 2 Thessalonians 2:16
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. (The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.) 2 Thessalonians 3:18
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:2,14
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. (The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.) 1 Timothy 6:21
To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 2 Timothy 1:2,9
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. (The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.) 2 Timothy 4:22
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Titus 1:4
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Titus 2:11
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. (It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.) Titus 3:7,15
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon 1:3
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.) Philemon 1:25
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Hebrews 2:9
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? Hebrews 10:29
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: Hebrews 12:15,28
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. Grace be with you all. Amen. (Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.) Hebrews 13:9,25
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. James 1:11
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:2,10,13
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1 Peter 2:3
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 3:7
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 1 Peter 5:5,10,12
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 2 Peter 1:2
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. 2 Peter 3:18
Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 1:3
For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Jude 1:4
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; Revelation 1:4
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Revelation 22:21
Apocrypha
And the king did him honour: for he found grace in his sight in all his requests. Having determined to deal graciously, I have given order, that such of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests and Levites being within our realm, as are willing and desirous should go with thee unto Jerusalem. Yea, when we were in bondage, we were not forsaken of our Lord; but he made us gracious before the kings of Persia, so that they gave us food; 1 Esdras 8:4,10,80
Seeing ye have forsaken me, I will forsake you also; when ye desire me to be gracious unto you, I shall have no mercy upon you. I take to witness the grace of the people to come, whose little ones rejoice in gladness: and though they have not seen me with bodily eyes, yet in spirit they believe the thing that I say. 2 Esdras 1:25,37
Embrace thy children until I come and shew mercy unto them: for my wells run over, and my grace shall not fail. 2 Esdras 2:32
I answered then and said, If I have found grace, let me speak. 2 Esdras 8:42
And I said, Lord that bearest rule, if I have found grace before thy sight, and if I am justified with thee before many others, and if my prayer indeed be come up before thy face; 2 Esdras 12:7
But if I have found grace before thee, send the Holy Ghost into me, and I shall write all that hath been done in the world since the beginning, which were written in thy law, that men may find thy path, and that they which will live in the latter days may live. 2 Esdras 14:22
And the most High gave me grace and favour before Enemessar, so that I was his purveyor. Tobit 1:13
And had ashes on their mitres, and cried unto the Lord with all their power, that he would look upon all the house of Israel graciously. Judith 4:15
For wonderful art thou, lord, and thy countenance is full of grace. Additions to Esther 15:14
Many, the more often they are honoured with the great bounty of their gracious princes, the more proud they are waxen, Additions to Esther 16:2
They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect. Wisdom of Solomon 3:9
This the people saw, and understood it not, neither laid they up this in their minds, That his grace and mercy is with his saints, and that he hath respect unto his chosen. Wisdom of Solomon 4:15
For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art the Lord of all, it maketh thee to be gracious unto all. Wisdom of Solomon 12:16
And so the multitude, allured by the grace of the work, took him now for a god, which a little before was but honoured. Wisdom of Solomon 14:20
But thou, O God, art gracious and true, longsuffering, and in mercy ordering all things, Wisdom of Solomon 15:1
Instead of which punishment, dealing graciously with thine own people, thou preparedst for them meat of a strange taste, even quails to stir up their appetite: Therefore even then was it altered into all fashions, and was obedient to thy grace, that nourisheth all things, according to the desire of them that had need: Wisdom of Solomon 16:2,25
For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace. Ecclesiasticus 4:21
Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold. A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living; and for the dead detain it not. Ecclesiasticus 7:19,33
But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them. Ecclesiasticus 17:21
Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man. Ecclesiasticus 18:17
The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise. Ecclesiasticus 21:16
As the turpentine tree I stretched out my branches, and my branches are the branches of honour and grace. Ecclesiasticus 24:16
The grace of a wife delighteth her husband, and her discretion will fatten his bones. A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued. Ecclesiasticus 26:13,15
For grace is not given, him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom. Ecclesiasticus 37:21
O give thanks unto the Lord, because he is gracious: for his mercy endureth for ever. Prayer of Azariah 1:67
Prayer of Manasseh 1:1
O Lord, Almighty God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and of their righteous seed; who hast made heaven and earth, with all the ornament thereof; who hast bound the sea by the word of thy commandment; who hast shut up the deep, and sealed it by thy terrible and glorious name; whom all men fear, and tremble before thy power; for the majesty of thy glory cannot be borne, and thine angry threatening toward sinners is importable: but thy merciful promise is unmeasurable and unsearchable; for thou art the most high Lord, of great compassion, longsuffering, very merciful, and repentest of the evils of men. Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentance and forgiveness to them that have sinned against thee: and of thine infinite mercies hast appointed repentance unto sinners, that they may be saved. Thou therefore, O Lord, that art the God of the just, hast not appointed repentance to the just, as to Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, which have not sinned against thee; but thou hast appointed repentance unto me that am a sinner: for I have sinned above the number of the sands of the sea. My transgressions, O Lord, are multiplied: my transgressions are multiplied, and I am not worthy to behold and see the height of heaven for the multitude of mine iniquities. I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head, neither have any release: for I have provoked thy wrath, and done evil before thee: I did not thy will, neither kept I thy commandments: I have set up abominations, and have multiplied offences. Now therefore I bow the knee of mine heart, beseeching thee of grace. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, and I acknowledge mine iniquities: wherefore, I humbly beseech thee, forgive me, O Lord, forgive me, and destroy me not with mine iniquites. Be not angry with me for ever, by reserving evil for me; neither condemn me to the lower parts of the earth. For thou art the God, even the God of them that repent; and in me thou wilt shew all thy goodness: for thou wilt save me, that am unworthy, according to thy great mercy. Therefore I will praise thee for ever all the days of my life: for all the powers of the heavens do praise thee, and thine is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
God be gracious unto you, and remember his covenant that he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants; And the prayer was after this manner; O Lord, Lord God, Creator of all things, who art fearful and strong, and righteous, and merciful, and the only and gracious King, 2 Maccabees 1:2,24
And recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, and freed the city, and upheld the laws which were going down, the Lord being gracious unto them with all favour: 2 Maccabees 2:22
For I am persuaded that he understanding my mind will favourably and graciously yield to your desires. 2 Maccabees 9:27
Enoch
And there I saw One who had a head of days, And His head was white like wool, And with Him was another being whose countenance had the appearance of a man, And his face was full of graciousness, like one of the holy angels. Enoch 46:1
And the righteous one shall arise from sleep, Shall arise and walk in the paths of righteousness, And all his path and conversation shall be in eternal goodness and grace. He will be gracious to the righteous and give him eternal uprightness, And He will give him power so that he shall be endowed with goodness and righteousness. And he shall walk in eternal light. Enoch 92:3-4
Jasher
And Noah found grace in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord chose him and his children to raise up seed from them upon the face of the whole earth. Jasher 4:21
And Noah prayed unto the Lord, and cried unto him on account of this, and he said, O Lord help us, for we have no strength to bear this evil that has encompassed us, for the waves of the waters have surrounded us, mischievous torrents have terrified us, the snares of death have come before us; answer us, O Lord, answer us, light up thy countenance toward us and be gracious to us, redeem us and deliver us. Jasher 6:31
And he resolved to go to Egypt, to Oswiris the son of Anom king of Egypt, to show the king his wisdom; for perhaps he might find grace in his sight, to raise him up and give him maintenance; and Rikayon did so. And when the king heard the words of Rikayon and his wisdom, Rikayon found grace in his sight, and he met with grace and kindness from all the servants of the king and from all the inhabitants of Egypt, on account of his wisdom and excellent speeches, and from that time they loved him exceedingly. Jasher 14:2,26
And I served him in his house very laboriously, and God afterward saw my affliction, my labor and the work of my hands, and he caused me to find grace and favor in his sight. And he passed before his children and wives to meet his brother, and he bowed down to the ground, yea he bowed down seven times until he approached his brother, and God caused Jacob to find grace and favor in the sight of Esau and his men, for God had heard the prayer of Jacob. And Esau said unto Jacob, Who are these with thee, my brother? are they thy children or thy servants? and Jacob answered Esau and said, They are my children which God hath graciously given to thy servant. And whilst Jacob was speaking to Esau and his men, Esau beheld the whole camp, and he said unto Jacob, Whence didst thou get the whole of the camp that I met yesternight? and Jacob said, To find favor in the sight of my lord, it is that which God graciously gave to thy servant. And Esau said unto Jacob, I will place with thee some of the people that are with me to take care of thee in the road, and to bear thy fatigue and burden, and he said, What needeth it my lord, if I may find grace in thy sight? Jasher 32:4,54,60-61,70
And Joseph said unto the men, May I find grace in your sight to take me back to my father's house, and he will give you abundance of riches. Jasher 42:42
And he lifted up his eyes and beheld his brother Benjamin, and he said, Is this your brother of whom you spoke unto me? And Benjamin approached Joseph, and Joseph placed his hand upon his head and he said unto him, May God be gracious unto thee my son. Jasher 53:9
And Judah, seeing some of his brethren terrified, said unto them, Why are you afraid whilst the grace of God is with us? and when Judah saw all the people of Egypt surrounding them at the command of Joseph to terrify them, only Joseph commanded them, saying, Do not touch any of them. Jasher 54:42
Therefore have I approached thee from amongst all my brethren, for I saw that thou wast unwilling to suffer him to go from thee; now therefore may I find grace in thy sight that thou shalt send him to go with us, and behold I will remain as a substitute for him, to serve thee in whatever thou desirest, for wheresoever thou shalt send me I will go to serve thee with great energy. Jasher 54:58
Remember now this day unto me thy covenant with Abraham our father, which our ancestors related unto us, and do graciously with me this day for the sake of Abraham and Isaac our fathers, and save me and the children of Chittim from the hand of the king of Africa who comes against us for battle. Jasher 63:25
And the babes of the children of Israel were upon the earth like the herb of the field, through God's grace to them. Jasher 67:57
And the Lord granted Moses favor and grace in the eyes of all the children of Cush, and the children of Cush loved him exceedingly, so Moses was favored by the Lord and by men. Jasher 73:3
To thee, O Lord, did we confide; we said thou art our God, for thou wast our shelter and strong tower against our enemies. To thee we cried and were not ashamed, in thee we trusted and were delivered; when we cried unto thee, thou didst hear our voice, thou didst deliver our souls from the sword, thou didst show unto us thy grace, thou didst give unto us thy salvation, thou didst rejoice our hearts with thy strength. Thou didst go forth for our salvation, with thine arm thou didst redeem thy people; thou didst answer us from the heavens of thy holiness, thou didst save us from ten thousands of people. Jasher 89:5-7
Jubilees
But Noah found grace before the eyes of the Lord. Jubilees 5:5
And he prayed before the Lord his God, and said: God of the spirits of all flesh, who hast shown mercy unto me. And hast saved me and my sons from the waters of the flood, And hast not caused me to perish as Thou didst the sons of perdition; For Thy grace has been great towards me, And great has been Thy mercy to my soul; Let Thy grace be lift up upon my sons, And let not wicked spirits rule over them. Lest they should destroy them from the earth. Jubilees 10:3
And Terah his father said unto him; Go in peace: May the eternal God make thy path straight. And the Lord be with thee, and protect thee from all evil, and grant unto thee grace, mercy and favour before those who see thee, And may none of the children of men have power over thee to harm thee; Go in peace. Jubilees 12:29
And the Lord gave him grace before all who saw him, and he besought in gentleness the sons of Heth, and they gave him the land of the double cave over against Mamre, that is Hebron, for four hundred pieces of silver. Jubilees 19:5
And he blessed Jacob and said: My son, over whom with all my heart and my affection I rejoice, may Thy grace and Thy mercy be lift up upon him and upon his seed alway. And do not forsake him, nor set him at nought from henceforth unto the days of eternity, and may Thine eyes be opened upon him and upon his seed, that Thou mayst preserve him, and bless him, and mayest sanctify him as a nation for Thine inheritance; And bless him with all Thy blessings from henceforth unto all the days of eternity, and renew Thy covenant and Thy grace with him and with his seed according to all Thy good pleasure unto all the generations of the earth. Jubilees 22:28-30
And the Lord was gracious to Rachel, and opened her womb, and she conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Joseph, on the new moon of the fourth month, in the sixth year in this fourth week. Jubilees 28:24
And they went and stood before Joseph, and he saw Benjamin his brother, and he knew him, and said unto them: Is this your youngest brother? And they said unto him: It is he. And he said The Lord be gracious to thee, my son! Jubilees 42:21
And Israel said unto Joseph: Now let me die since I have seen thee, and now may the Lord God of Israel be blessed the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac who hath not withheld His mercy and His grace from His servant Jacob. Jubilees 45:3
Lost Books of the Bible
Afterwards the angel appeared to Anna his wife saying: Fear not, neither think that which you see is a spirit. For I am that angel who hath offered up your prayers and alms before God, and am now sent to you, that I may inform you, that a daughter will be born unto you, who shall be called Mary, and shall be blessed above all women. She shall be, immediately upon her birth, full of the grace of the Lord, and shall continue during the three years of her weaning in her father's house, and afterwards, being devoted to the service of the Lord, shall not depart from the temple, till she arrives to years of discretion. In a word, she shall there serve the Lord night and day in fasting and prayer, shall abstain from every unclean thing, and never know any man; But, being an unparalleled instance without any pollution or defilement, and a virgin not knowing any man, shall bring forth a son, and a maid shall bring forth the Lord, who both by his grace and name and works, shall be the Saviour of the world. Gospel of the Birth of Mary 3:1-5
Now at this time of her first coming into Galilee, the angel Gabriel was sent to her from God, to declare to her the conception of our Saviour, and the manner and way of her conceiving him. Accordingly going into her, he filled the chamber where she was with a prodigious light, and in a most courteous manner saluting her, he said, Hail, Mary! Virgin of the Lord most acceptable! O Virgin full of Grace! The Lord is with you, you are blessed above all women, you are blessed above all men, that. have been hitherto born. Gospel of the Birth of Mary 7:1-3
And they did thus till they ascended into the temple of the Lord. And the high-priest received her, and blessed her, and said, Mary, the Lord God hath magnified thy name to all generations, and to the very end of time by thee will the Lord shew his redemption to the children of Israel, And he placed her upon the third step of the altar, and the Lord gave unto her grace, and she danced with her feet, and all the house of Israel loved her. Protevangelion 7:4-5
And she took a pot, and went out to draw water, and heard a voice saying unto her, Hail thou who art full of grace, the Lord is with thee; thou art blessed among women. Protevangelion 9:7
Then she said, O Lord, thou art gracious, and merciful, and kind; thou hast given me two sons; one of them thou hast taken to thyself, O spare me this other. 1 Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ 11:4
Now from this time Jesus began to conceal his miracles and secret works, And he gave himself to the study of the law, till he arrived to the end of his thirtieth year; At which time the Father publicly owned him at Jordan, sending down this voice from heaven, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased; The Holy Ghost being also present in the form of a dove. This is he whom we worship with all reverence, because he gave us our life and being, and brought us from our mother's womb. Who, for our sakes, took a human body, and hath redeemed us, so that he might so embrace us with everlasting mercy, and shew his free, large, bountiful grace and goodness to us. To him be glory and praise, and power, and dominion, from henceforth and for evermore, Amen. 1 Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ 22:1-7
Paul an Apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, to the brethren which are at Laodicea. Grace be to you, and Peace, from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Epistle of Paul to the Laodiceans 1:1-2,18
At length they saw a man coming (namely Paul), of a low stature, bald (or shaved) on the head, crooked thighs, handsome legs, hollow-eyed; had a crooked nose; full of grace; for sometimes he appeared as a man, sometimes he had the countenance of an angel. And Paul saw Onesiphorus, and was glad. And Onesiphorus said: Hail, thou servant of the blessed God. Paul replied, The grace of God be with thee and thy family. Acts of Paul and Thecla 1:7-8
The Church of God which is at Rome, to the Church of God which is at Corinth, elect, sanctified by the will of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord: grace and peace from the Almighty God, by Jesus Christ be multiplied unto you. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 1:1
Let us look steadfastly to the blood of Christ, and see how precious his blood is in the sight of God: which being shed for our salvation, has obtained the grace of repentance for all the world. Hence we find how all the ministers of the grace of God have spoken by the Holy Spirit of repentance. And even the Lord of all has himself declared with an oath concerning it; As I live, saith the Lord, I desire not the death of a sinner, but that he should repent. Adding farther this good sentence, saying: Turn from your iniquity, O house of Israel. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 4:5,9-10
Ye see, beloved, what the pattern is that has been given to us. For if the Lord thus humbled himself, what should we do who are brought by him under the yoke of his grace? 1 Clement to the Corinthians 8:16
Our all-merciful and beneficent Father hath bowels of compassion towards them that fear him; and kindly and lovingly bestows his graces upon all such as come to him with a simple mind. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 11:9
Let us therefore come to him with holiness of heart, lifting up chaste and undefiled hands unto him; loving our gracious and merciful Father, who has made us to partake of his election. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 13:6
For God, saith he, resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Let us therefore hold fast to those to whom God has given His grace. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 14:3-4
Have we not all one God, and one Christ? Is not one spirit of grace poured out upon us all? Have we not one calling in Christ? 1 Clement to the Corinthians 20:16
All the ages of the world, from Adam, even unto this day, are passed away; but they who have been made perfect in love, have by the grace of God obtained a place among the righteous; and shall be made manifest in the judgment of the kingdom of Christ. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 21:11
And even many women, being strengthened by the grace of God, have done many glorious and manly things on such occasions. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 22:22
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and with all that are anywhere called by God through him: To whom be honour and glory, and might and majesty, and eternal dominion, by Christ Jesus, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen. 1 Clement to the Corinthians 24:4
All happiness to you my sons and daughters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who loved us, in peace. Having perceived abundance of knowledge of the great and excellent laws of God to be in you, I exceedingly rejoice in your blessed and admirable souls, because ye have so worthily received the grace which was grafted in you. General Epistle of Barnabas 1:1-2
And because the cross was that by which we were to find grace; therefore he adds, three hundred; the note of which is T (the figure of his cross). Wherefore by two letters he signified Jesus, and by the third his cross. General Epistle of Barnabas 8:13
The Lord of glory and of all grace, be with your spirit, Amen. General Epistle of Barnabas 15:17
Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the church which is at Ephesus in Asia; most deservedly happy; being blessed through the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the world began, that it should be always unto an enduring and unchangeable glory; being united and chosen through his true passion, according to the will of the Father, and Jesus Christ our God; all happiness, by Jesus Christ, and his undefiled grace. Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians 1:1
For let us either fear the wrath that is to come, or let us love the grace that we at present enjoy: that by the one, or other, of these we may be found in Christ Jesus, unto true life. Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians 3:6
But if Jesus Christ shall give me grace through your prayers, and it be his will, I purpose in a second epistle which I will suddenly write unto you to manifest to you more fully the dispensation of which I have now begun to speak, unto the new man, which is Jesus Christ; both in his faith, and charity; in his suffering, and in his resurrection. Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians 4:15
Ignatius who is also called Theophorus; to the blessed church by the grace of God the Father in Jesus Christ our Saviour: in whom I salute the church which is at Magnesia near the Mæander: and wish it all joy in God the Father and in Jesus Christ. Seeing then I have been judged worthy to see you, by Damas your most excellent bishop; and by your very worthy presbyters, Bassus and Apollonius; and by my fellow-servant Sotio, the deacon; In whom I rejoice, forasmuch as he is the subject unto his bishop as to the grace of God, and to the presbytery as to the law of Jesus Christ; I determined to write unto you. Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians 1:1,4-5
Be not deceived with strange doctrines; nor with old fables which are unprofitable. For if we still continue to live according to the Jewish law, we do confess ourselves not to have received grace. For even the most holy prophets lived according to Christ Jesus. And for this cause were they persecuted, being inspired by his grace, to convince the unbelievers and disobedient that there is one God who has manifested himself by Jesus Christ his Son; who is his eternal word, not coming forth from silence, who in all things pleased him that sent him. Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians 3:1-2
Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the church which has obtained mercy from the majesty of the Most High Father, and his only begotten Son Jesus Christ; beloved, and illuminated through the will of who willeth all things which are according to the love of Jesus Christ our God which also presides in the place of the region of the Romans; and which I salute in the name of Jesus Christ as being united both in flesh and spirit to all his commands, and filled with the grace of God; all joy in Jesus Christ our God. Forasmuch as I have at last obtained through my prayers to God, to see your faces, which I much desired to do; being bound in Jesus Christ, I hope ere long to salute you, if it shall be the will of God to grant me to attain unto the end I long for. For the beginning is well disposed, if I shall but have grace, without hindrance, to receive what is appointed for me. Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans 1:1-3
For I trust in the grace of Jesus Christ that he will free you from every bond. Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians 2:18
Now if you be willing, it is not impossible for you to do this for the grace of God; as also the other neighbouring churches have sent them, some bishops, some priests and deacons. And I myself give thanks to God for you that you receive them as the Lord shall receive you. But for those that dishonoured them, may they be forgiven through the grace of Jesus Christ. Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians 3:3,5
But consider those who are of a different opinion from us, as to what concerns the grace of Jesus Christ which is come unto us, how contrary they are to the design of God. Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans 2:14
Nevertheless by the will of God I have been thought worthy of this honour; not for that I think I have deserved it, but by the grace of God. Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans 3:15
And I would to God that all would imitate him, as being a pattern of the ministry of God. May his grace fully reward him. Grace be with you, and mercy, and peace, and patience, for evermore. Farewell in the grace of God. Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans 3:21,23,27
Wherefore I beseech thee by the grace of God with which thou art clothed, to press forward in thy course, and to exhort all others that they may be saved. Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp 1:3
For I trust through the grace of God that ye are ready to every good work that is fitting for you in the Lord. I salute him who shall be thought worthy to be sent by you into Syria. Let grace be ever with him, and with Polycarp who sends him. Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp 3:4,9
Into which many desire to enter; knowing that by grace ye are saved; not by works, but by the will of God through Jesus Christ. Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians 1:5
It added also to the grace of those virgins, that they stood in pairs, clothed with linen garments, and decently girded, their right arms being at liberty, as if they were about to lift up some burden; for so they were adorned, and were exceeding cheerful and ready. 3 Book of the Shepherd of Hermas (Similitudes) 9:16
Wherefore the Lord seeing their simplicity and innocence, has increased them in the works of their hands, and given them grace in all their works. 3 Book of the Shepherd of Hermas (Similitudes) 9:212
Only do thou purify thy house, for they will readily dwell in a clean house. For they are clean and chaste, and industrious; and all of them have grace with the Lord. Then he said unto me, Go on manfully in thy ministry; declare to all men the great things of God, and thou shalt find grace in this ministry. 3 Book of the Shepherd of Hermas (Similitudes) 10:17,22
Forgotten Books of Eden
And because at that time they were filled with the grace of a bright nature, and they had not hearts turned towards earthly things. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 2:4
Then Adam said unto God, O Lord, Thou didst create us, and make us fit to be in the garden; and before I transgressed, Thou madest all beasts come to me, that I should name them. Thy grace was then on me; and I named every one according to Thy mind; and Thou madest them all subject unto me. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 7:3-4
Then God, merciful and gracious, looked upon them thus lying in the water, and nigh unto death, and sent an angel, who brought them out of the water, and laid them on the seashore as dead. Then the angel went up to God, was welcome, and said, O God, Thy creatures have breathed their last. Then God sent His Word unto Adam and Eve, who raised them from their death. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 10:1-3
Then God said to Adam, So long as thou wast keeping My commandment, My light and My grace rested on thee. But when thou didst transgress My commandment, sorrow and misery befell thee in this land. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 22:4
And of Thy goodwill, O Lord, Thou madest us both with bodies of a bright nature, and Thou madest us two, one; and Thou gavest us Thy grace, and didst fill us with praises of the Holy Spirit; that we should be neither hungry nor thirsty, nor know what sorrow is, nor yet faintness of heart; neither suffering, fasting, nor weariness. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 34:16
And God sent a bright fire upon the offering of Adam and Eve, and filled it with brightness, grace, and light; and the Holy Ghost came down upon that oblation. 1 Book of Adam and Eve 68:13
Enoch continued in his ministry before the Lord three hundred and sixty-five years, and at the end of that time he became aware through the grace of God, that God intended to remove him from the earth. 2 Book of Adam and Eve 22:4
For who is there that shall put on thy grace, and be hurt? Odes of Solomon 4:7
Freely I have received thy grace, I shall live thereby: Odes of Solomon 5:3
The Lord has multiplied the knowledge of Himself, and is zealous that these things should be known, which by His grace have been given to us. Odes of Solomon 6:5
And I trembled not when I saw Him: because He was gracious to me: Wherefore He pitied me in His abundant grace: and granted me to ask from Him and to receive from His sacrifice: They who make songs shall sing the grace of the Lord Most High; Confess ye His power, and show forth His grace. Hallelujah. Odes of Solomon 7:7,12,24,28
Be strong and be redeemed by His grace. Odes of Solomon 9:5
My heart was cloven and its flower appeared; and grace sprang up in it: and it brought forth fruit to the Lord, For the Most High clave my heart by His Holy Spirit and searched my affection towards Him: and filled me with His love. Odes of Solomon 11:1-2
I have put on incorruption through His name: and have put oft corruption by His grace. Odes of Solomon 15:8
But put on the grace of the Lord without stint; and come into His Paradise and make thee a garland from its tree, And put it on thy head and be glad; and recline on His rest, and glory shall go before thee, And thou shalt receive of His kindness and of His grace; and thou shalt be flourishing in truth in the praise of His holiness. Praise and honour be to His name. Hallelujah. Odes of Solomon 20:7-9
My arms I lifted up to the Most High, even to the grace of the Lord: because He had cast off my bonds from me: and my Helper had lifted me up to His grace and to His salvation: Odes of Solomon 21:1
Grace is of the elect! and who shall receive it except those who trust in it from the beginning? Odes of Solomon 23:2
For the Lord disclosed His way, and spread abroad His grace: and those who understood it, know His holiness. Hallelujah. Odes of Solomon 24:10
I was rescued from my bonds and unto thee, my God, I fled: For thou art the right hand of my Salvation and my helper. Thou hast restrained those that rise up against me, And I shall see him no more: because thy face was with me, which saved me by thy grace. Odes of Solomon 25:1-4
And thou didst lay my enemies low, and He justified me by His grace. Odes of Solomon 29:5
He opened His mouth and spake grace and joy: and He spake a new song of praise to His name: Come forth, ye that have been afflicted and receive joy, and possess your souls by His grace; and take to you immortal life. Odes of Solomon 31:3,6
Again Grace ran and forsook corruption, and came down in Him to bring it to nought; Hear ye me and be redeemed. For the grace of God I am telling among you: and by my means you shall be redeemed and become blessed. Odes of Solomon 33:1,9
Grace has been revealed for your salvation. Believe and live and be saved. Hallelujah. Odes of Solomon 34:6
I stretched out my hands to my Lord: and to the Most I High I raised my voice: And I spake with the lips of my heart; and He heard me, when my voice reached I Him: His answer came to me, and gave me the fruits of my labours; And it gave me rest by the grace of the Lord. Hallelujah. Odes of Solomon 37:1-4
We live in the Lord by His grace: and life we receive in His Messiah: For a great day has shined upon us: and marvellous is He who has given us of His glory. Odes of Solomon 41:3-4
When the king had applauded loud and long in the most, gracious way, the guests were urged to seek repose. So when the conversation ceased, they devoted themselves to the next course of the feast. Letter of Aristeas 8:25
Having praised this answer the king ordered the next man to reply to the question, how he could maintain his great renown? And he replied that if you are generous and large-hearted in bestowing kindness and acts of grace upon others, you will never lose your renown, but if you wish the aforesaid graces to continue yours, you must call upon God continually. Letter of Aristeas 8:33-34
The king spoke kindly to him and then asked the next, What is it that resembles beauty in value? And he said, Piety, for it is the pre-eminent form of beauty, and its power lies in love, which is the gift of God. This you have already acquired and with it all the blessings of life. The king in the most gracious way applauded the answer and asked another, how, if he were to fail, he could regain his reputation again in the same degree? Letter of Aristeas 8:39-41
The king spoke words of encouragement to him, and asked another, What is it that maintains gratitude and honour? And he replied, Virtue, for it is the creator of good deeds, and by it evil is destroyed, even as you exhibit nobility of character towards all by the gift which God bestows upon you. The king graciously acknowledged the answer and asked the eleventh (since there were two more than seventy), how he could in time of war maintain tranquillity of soul? Letter of Aristeas 9:64-66
Then he consoled him and comforted him. And he stripped off his robe, and put it on the swordsman, and was very gracious to him, and gave him great wealth, and made Haiqâr rest. Story of Ahikar 4:28
Beware, therefore, my children, of all jealousy and envy, and walk in singleness of heart, that God may give you also grace and glory, and blessing upon your heads, even as ye saw in Joseph's case. And now, my children, make your hearts good before the Lord, and your ways straight before men, and ye shall find grace before the Lord and men. Testament of Simeon 2:5,11
And in his priesthood the Gentiles shall be multiplied in knowledge upon the earth, and enlightened through the grace of the Lord. In his priesthood shall sin come to an end, and the lawless shall cease to do evil. Testament of Levi 5:25
And the heavens shall be opened unto him, to pour out the spirit, even the blessing of the Holy Father; and He shall pour out the spirit of grace upon you; And ye shall be unto Him sons in truth, and ye shall walk in His commandments first and last. Testament of Judah 4:24-25
Now, therefore, render justice unto him, and take away the youth to thy house; so shall the God of the Hebrews bless thee, for grace from heaven is upon him. Testament of Joseph 2:20
If any one is glorified, he envieth him not; if any one is enriched, he is not jealous; if any one is valiant, he praiseth him; the virtuous man he laudeth; on the poor man he hath mercy; on the weak he hath compassion; unto God he singeth praises. And him that hath the grace of a good spirit he loveth as his own soul. Testament of Benjamin 1:26-27