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Noun charis (favor, kindness) in the Gospels-Acts
(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)
Luke
| 1: 30 | The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor (charis) with God. |
| 2: 40 | The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor (charis) of God was upon him. |
| 2: 52 | And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor (charis). |
| 4: 22 | All spoke well of him and were amazed at the words of kindness (charis) that came from his mouth. They said, "Is not this Joseph's son?" |
| 6: 32 | "If you love those who love you, how is this kindness (charis) from you? For even sinners love those who love them. |
| 6: 33 | If you do good to those who do good to you, how is this kindness (charis) from you? For even sinners do the same. |
| 6: 34 | If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, how is this kindness (charis) from you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. |
| 17: 9 | Do you show kindness (charis) to the slave for doing what was commanded? |
John
| 1: 14 | And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of kindness (charis) and faithfulness. |
| 1: 16 | From his fullness we have all received, kindness (charis) upon kindness (charis). |
| 1: 17 | The law indeed was given through Moses; kindness (charis) and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. |
Acts
| 2: 47 | praising God and having the favor (charis) of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. |
| 4: 33 | With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor (charis) was upon them all. |
| 6: 8 | Stephen, full of kindness (charis) and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. |
| 7: 10 | and rescued him from all his afflictions, and enabled him to win favor (charis) and to show wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. |
| 7: 46 | who found favor (charis) with God and asked that he might find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob. |
| 11: 23 | When he came and saw the favor (charis) of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion; |
| 13: 43 | When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the favor (charis) of God. |
| 14: 3 | So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his kindness (charis) by granting signs and wonders to be done through them. |
| 14: 26 | From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the kindness (charis) of God for the work that they had completed. |
| 15: 11 | On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the kindness (charis) of the Lord Jesus, just as they will." |
| 15: 40 | But Paul chose Silas and set out, the believers commending him to the kindness (charis) of the Lord. |
| 18: 27 | And when he wished to cross over to Achaia, the believers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who through the favor (charis) [of God] had become believers, |
| 20: 24 | But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's favor (charis). |
| 20: 32 | And now I commend you to God and to the message of his kindness (charis), a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified. |
| 24: 27 | After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and since he wanted to grant the Jews a favor (charis), Felix left Paul in prison. |
| 25: 3 | and requested, as a favor (charis) to them against Paul, to have him transferred to Jerusalem. They were, in fact, planning an ambush to kill him along the way. |
| 25: 9 | But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor (charis), asked Paul, "Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and be tried there before me on these charges?" |
2 John
| 1: 3 | Kindness (charis), mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, in truth and love. |
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