What does the Bible say about grace?

Key Bible verses about grace

1. Ephesians 2:8-9

   for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.

2. Romans 3:23-24

   for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

3. Romans 11:6

   And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

4. Titus 2:11-12

   For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;

5. 2 Corinthians 12:9

   He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

6. John 1:16-17

   From his fullness we all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

7. Romans 5:20-21

   The law came in that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly, that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

8. 2 Timothy 1:9

   who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

9. Romans 6:14

   For sin will not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.

10. Hebrews 4:16

    Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.

11. 1 Peter 5:10

    But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

12. Titus 3:4-7

    But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior; that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Scripture: World English Bible (public domain). Short quotations in the introduction are from the ESV. Read each passage in its chapter for the full context.