Word study · Greek

charis

grace, favor

Say it: KHA-rees (approximate)

χάρις

What it means

Grace, favor. Paul stresses that God called him "by his grace" (1:15), that the Galatians were called "in the grace of Christ" (1:6), and says "I don't make void the grace of God" (2:21).

Range of meaning

  • FavorGoodwill shown to someone.
  • GiftWhat is given freely.
  • ThanksGratitude.

In Galatians

  • Chapter 1

    "Called you in the grace of Christ" (1:3, 1:6, 1:15).

  • Chapter 2

    "I don't make void the grace of God" (2:21).

  • Chapter 6

    "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit" (6:18).